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Volvo delivers 74-tonne electric truck for HCT testing

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Silent, electric operation also means a better working environment for the driver. —Jan-Olof Mattsson, CEO of Mattsson Åkeri Since Volvo Trucks started production of all-electric trucks in 2019, the company has sold nearly 5,000 electric trucks in 40 countries around the world. High-Capacity Transports.

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Renault Trucks unveils second generation of electric trucks: a complete Z.E. range from 3.5 to 26t

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—a complete range from 3.5 will be manufactured in the Renault Trucks plant at Blainville-sur-Orne and will arrive on the market in 2019. Today we can offer a range of electric vehicles with proven performance and the experts in our network are ready to help our customers transition to electromobility. The Master Z.E.

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Rolls-Royce and ASI Mining plan to optimize MTU engines for autonomous operations

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The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling Rolls-Royce to offer autonomous-compatible, Mobius-ready MTU engine solutions for equipment in a wide range of mining applications. For these applications, MTU engines provide high performance, reliability and availability as well as a maintenance-friendly construction.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The ProGen 30kW engine provides a cost-effective solution to meet the needs of today’s electric vehicle (EV) use-case, including high utilization, extended runtimes, reliable performance in harsh environments, rapid fueling, and zero emissions.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Europe and China.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). The PHEV model will enter volume production in the second half of 2019.

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Bridgestone to acquire TomTom’s telematics business for $1B in cash

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The transaction is anticipated to be completed latest in the second quarter of 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions such as regulatory approvals. . €750 million will be distributed to TomTom shareholders by means of a capital repayment, combined with a share consolidation.

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