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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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The Group’s HX family of trucks has been sold to 20 customers globally including an active Allied user group consisting of Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. This will reduce obsolescence issues and overall lifecycle costs. HX3 Common Tactical Truck (HX3-CTT).

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Metallic glass to improve performance of methanol fuel cells

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A group of researchers from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Austria, Turkey, Switzerland, and the UK has developed a new metallic glass that is 85% more efficient in oxidizing methanol than its platinum-based analogs. Fuel cells based on methanol oxidation have potential for the motor and technical industries.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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Introducing Model Y LR RWD Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price Specs below – 600 km (WLTP) when equipped with 19" Gemini Wheels – 217 km/h top speed – Lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV market (14.9…

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Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

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At the recent Paris Motor Show, Faurecia showed the Amminex solution for commercial vehicles, as well as an ASDS system in a new format for passenger cars. In increasing its participation to 91.5%, Faurecia expects to intensify the development of this technology for both commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

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Oxford Catalysts in $5.9M Fischer-Tropsch Demonstration and Commercialization Agreement; Focus on Biomass- and Waste-to-Liquids Applications

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SGCE) for the demonstration and commercialization of the Group’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology, primarily for Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) and Waste-to-Liquids (WTL) applications. The recently signed JDA formalizes the commercial relationship between the parties and provides $5.9 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. The Maxus EV80 is being made available to over 200 major fleet operators in Europe that are interested in reducing their carbon footprint and vehicle operating costs by running zero emissions vehicles.

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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Under the new Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs), Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales are setting an interim goal of 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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