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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada. The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V Sport and Sport Touring trims come standard with the new hybrid system featuring the more refined 2.0-liter

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IEA: global electricity demand growing faster than renewables, driving strong increase in generation from coal

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Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

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CP announces hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive pilot project

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Canadian Pacific plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive. CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive’s electric traction motors.

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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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liter Power Stroke diesel will be Ford’s second in North America. Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter The new diesel engine, Ford’s second in North America, has already been applied in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world markets (3.2

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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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TI Fluid Systems (TIFS), a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems technology, has launched high volume production supply of various fluid products for the global Mercedes-Benz AG programs C-Class, GLC and E-Class hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). —Hans Dieltjens, President and CEO. Fluid systems—e.g.,

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Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

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Navigant Research forecasts that e-buses will make up nearly one-third of all buses on the road worldwide by 2030. The global medium- and heavy-duty bus market has been dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles. —William Drier, research analyst with Navigant Research.

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Volvo VNR all-electric semi joins Martin Brower, McDonald’s Canada fleet

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Volvo Trucks North America said this morning it has introduced a Volvo VNR electric class 8 tractor into Martin Brower’s fleet of commercial vehicles in collaboration with McDonald’s Canada. “It’s a strong statement when all key partners align towards clear greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. .

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