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Hino Trucks announces Project Z for Class 4-8 zero emission trucks; fuel-cell and battery-electric

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Hino Trucks announced Project Z, the company’s development path to zero emissions vehicles, ranging from class 4 to class 8. The ZEV products ranged from a class 5 on a SEA Electric SEA-Drive 120a on a Hino M5 chassis, up to a Hino XL Series class 8 tractor powered by Toyota’s Fuel Cell system ( earlier post ).

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Efficient Drivetrains, Shannxi Automotive reveal PHEV Class 8 cement mixer truck

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The collaboration integrates the Efficient Drivetrains EDI PowerDrive 8000 PHEV drivetrain and EDI PowerSuite vehicle control software into a Shaanxi Automotive, Class-8, 32-ton cement mixer truck. The initial vehicle is currently in final stages of integration and testing, and will be completed for field deployment in Q4 of 2017.

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Plus.ai, FAW Jiefang form JV to develop self-driving trucks for China; first production-class L2 semi-autonomous truck

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The exclusive partnership is also launching its first product, the first production-class L2 semi-autonomous truck, which is built on Plus.ai’s L4 autonomous technology stack. specializes in developing full-stack self-driving technology to enable large scale autonomous commercial fleets.

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Lightning Systems reaccredited under bp?s Advancing Low Carbon Program

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The Lightning Systems GM 6500XD electric Class 6 truck is zero-emission on the road. Lightning Systems designs and manufacturers zero-emission all-electric powertrains for commercial fleets—from Class 3 Ford Transit vans to Class 6 work trucks, Class 7 city buses, and Class 8 motor coaches.

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Efficient Drivetrains introduces EDI PowerDrive 8000 series for Class 8 trucks

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EDI) has expanded its PowerDrive product family to include a heavy-duty offering suitable for Class-8 vehicle applications. The new powertrain line—the EDI PowerDrive 8000—will be available in the first half of 2018 in both all electric and plug-in hybrid form factors (PHEV). Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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Hyliion acquires KARNO fuel-agnostic generator technology from GE for range-extended electric truck

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Hyliion, a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new fuel-agnostic generator (KARNO) from GE Additive for its range-extended series-hybrid powertrain. —Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion.

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Electrify America to install 30 charging stations with battery energy storage at the Port of Long Beach for drayage trucks

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As part of the nation’s busiest port complex, Electrify America will provide tailored charging solutions for a fleet of electric trucks including class 8 Volvo Trucks and Kenworth battery electric trucks.