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Caterpillar is putting MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul truck to work in Vale mine

Baua Electric

Mining company Vale is turning to Caterpillar to provide this massive, 240-ton battery-electric haul truck in a bid to slash carbon emissions at its mines by 2030. We are developing a portfolio of options to decarbonize Vale’s operations, including electrification and the use of alternative fuels in the mines.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( EPA measurement) Battery and Charging The VF 8 is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

seconds, the 1/4 mile at 118 mph and, if daring enough, spin the dual electric motors to their maximum of 161 miles per hour. The all-wheel drive (AWD) EV6 GT, weighing-in at 4,795 pounds, is planted solidly to the ground with the 1,052 pounds of batteries placed below the floorboard, delivering a low center of gravity.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

Clean Fleet Report

0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 200 kilowatt-hour (kWh) Ultium lithium-ion battery. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is the one of several battery electric vehicles General Motors is be releasing on the all-new, dedicated Ultium EV Platform. Available only as a Crew Cab. Power and Range. Dual electric motors.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. On a 68-mile run, setting the adaptive cruise control at 65 mph and after fully charging the battery, we averaged 58 mpg.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery is fully charged. The battery can be charged by plugging in to one of three charge speeds. Energy consumption choices are Hybrid, EV, Battery Charge and Battery Save. The battery can also be charged by the engine. The Outlander PHEV can also charge the battery when in motion.