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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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HJSC) have respectively ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of 9 × 9,000 TEU container vessels for HMM Co., The newbuildings will be delivered to HMM from 2025 and will operate on routes to North and South America as well as India. Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co.

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Boston Approves Ford Transit Connect for Taxi Use

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The city of Boston this week became the first municipality in America to approve the Ford Transit Connect for taxi use, paving the way for taxi owners to purchase the new vehicle for their fleets. With its standard 2.0-liter With its standard 2.0-liter

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. —Leandro Lecheta, head of construction equipment — North America, CNH Industrial. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE.

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Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online

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It features four EV Connect 150 kW DC fast chargers with CCS and CHAdeMO ports. The federal NEVI program allocates $5 billion over five years to help US states create a network of EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors made up of interstates and major highways. Charging is free until March 10.

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

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Volvo Technology of America, LLC. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. AOI 10: Enabling Vehicle and Infrastructure Connectivity. Project description.

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DOE announces $59M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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Projects will focus on vehicle automation and connectivity to improve transportation system-level efficiency for travelers, vehicles, and infrastructure, reducing the time, cost, and energy required to move people and goods. Topic 4: Predictive Modeling Capabilities for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Multi-Mode Engines ($3.5

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