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Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell fleet in Switzerland logged 5M km in 2 years

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Starting in 2020, the company exported 47 units of the hydrogen-powered, zero-emission commercial trucks to 23 Swiss companies, which are using them for logistics, distribution and supermarket fulfillment. The 350-kW e-motor with maximum torque of 2,237 N·m enables dynamic driving performance.

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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On 22 October 2019, GSC Logistics was the first to haul a commercial cargo using an electric semi through the Altamont Pass, with their BYD 8TT heavy-duty electric truck. The 8TT delivers 483 hp and 1,770 lb-ft of torque, powered by a 409 kWh battery pack. It then picked up a return load back to the Port.

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CARB settles with American Honda Motor for $6.9M for violations of air quality regulations on small off-road engines

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In 2019, CARB testing revealed several small off-road engine (SORE) products did not meet CARB evaporative emission standards. This includes the emissions of raw fuel that continue to evaporate from these engines, lawn mowers and other equipment even when they are powered off. (Honda) of Torrance, California for $6.9

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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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Electric drivetrain power and control systems, as well as batteries and accessories, will be supplied by TransPower, a California-based manufacturer of integrated drive systems, full-electric truck solutions and energy-storage subsystems. (At Functional testing has begun in 2018 with anticipated production beginning in 2019.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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DOE received more than 160 applications for 2019 TCF funding, with project teams engaging more than 90 different partners across multiple diverse disciplines. Industry-Informed Physics-Based Monitoring for Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization, $500,000 Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif. Madison, Wis.

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Michigan Perfect Courtroom opinion has ‘vast implications’ for provider commitments, provide chain

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The way the law had been, it gave buyers, whether it’s an OEM or a supplier doing business with another supplier, a bit more bargaining power,” Brady mentioned. The Oakland County Circuit Courtroom in Michigan sided with MSSC, as did the Michigan Courtroom of Appeals.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Implementation for Cycle 2 will begin on 1 July 2019, and continue through 31 December 2021. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. The plan also includes investments for charging stations to support ZEV bus fleets and ride hail services, as well as residential and autonomous vehicle charging. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim.