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DOE awards $18M to 5 projects to accelerate development of plug-in electric vehicles & use of other alternative fuels

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million to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid work trucks (class 7) that reduce fuel consumption by more than 50% and eliminate fuel consumption during stationary operations. Blue Bird Body Company will receive $4.9 Odyne Systems, LLC will receive $2.9 Gas Technology Institute will receive $4.9

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Ford investing US$375M for R&D in Canada; doubling connectivity team, new research and engineering center

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Ford is investing an additional C$500-million (US$375 million) in its Canadian research and development presence, adding connectivity software and hardware engineers and establishing a new Ottawa Research and Engineering Center. Connectivity is the critical component to the future of mobility.

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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. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Ducted Fuel Injection and Cooled Spray Technologies for Particulate Control in Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Ford Motor Company.

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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

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The new partners announced today join with 18 other major national companies that are improving the fuel economy of their commercial fleets, integrating alternative fuels such as natural gas and electricity into their daily operations and reducing their overall fuel use.

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India’s longest luxury electric bus showcased by Volvo Eicher

Electric Vehicles India

The company boasted that its luxury electric bus has the longest driving range in India, with a claimed 500 km range after 45 minutes of charging. The bus offers connection, smart technology, a world-class cabin, an outside that inspires aspiration, and an interior that is created ergonomically.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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Last year, the company presented the brand’s first all-electric van with the world premiere of the new e-Crafter. BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter. BUZZ CARGO is charged by cable connection. If greater range is needed, the energy capacity can be increased up to 111 kWh. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Bluetooth connection for up to two devices, USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. But things are changing for them.