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New Flyer launches New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions; sustainable charging and mobility solutions for zero-emission buses

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The Infrastructure Solutions team will be based at the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC) in Anniston, Alabama. We look forward to working with agencies in helping overcome hurdles in electric bus and Bus Rapid Transit adoption. —Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer.

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Honda targeting 2/3 of unit sales from PHEVs, HEVs and ZEVs by ~2030; PHEVs the core of electrification

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On the motorcycle front, Honda will introduce the EV-CUB, a mass-production model developed based on the EV-CUB Concept electric motorcycle ( earlier post ), to the Japanese market about 2 years from now, and then subsequently in main ASEAN countries, which has been the largest market for the Honda Cub Series.

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Daimler opens Mercedes-Benz engine plant in China; first MB passenger car engine plant outside of Germany

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Being based on a flexible production-line concept, the annual capacity is planned at 250,000 units for the initial phase. Together with the long-wheelbase E-Class and the C-Class, GLK-Class vehicles are currently manufactured at Beijing Benz Automotive Company Ltd.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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The modular drive concept allows a wide range of maximum total drive outputs from 355 to 536 hp. Cooling: sophisticated thermal concept for high load capacity. This includes a sophisticated thermal concept with some novel features. The system is based on filtration, sensors, a display concept and air conditioning.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. New Two-Cylinder Prototype Demonstration and Concept Design of a Next Generation Class 3-6 Opposed Piston Engine. University of Alabama.

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NREL announces $18M investment in 9 new projects to advance medium- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technologies

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The engine will be integrated on a global heavy-duty base engine platform, enabling up to a 20% system cost reduction. Cummins Inc. The technical targets of the project include demonstrating a 10% improvement in cycle average and peak brake thermal efficiency over the current commercially available product; maintaining 0.02

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe – Heading in a New Direction

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There will be four powertrains available globally – and unless Hyundai throws us a curveball in L.A., We’d be remiss without mentioning the XRT concept, an off-road version that has all-terrain tires, a plethora of off-road accessories, and a lifted suspension. That’s around 700 pounds over previous. There will be a 2.5-liter

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