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

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The KARNO generator emerged out of GE’s long-running R&D investments in metal additive manufacturing across multiple industries and in areas such as generator thermal and performance design. These efficiency improvements should, in turn, enable fuel cost reductions and improved vehicle range. —Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion.

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AMPLY Power and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions collaborate on bus fleet electrification and solar-powered overhead charging

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AMPLY Power and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions will manage the solar charging and maintenance operations via a PPA, a common financing model for the commercial solar industry. Customized canopies are designed to complement a variety of parking configurations within a depot and across multiple sites.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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EV charger manufacturing, assembly, installation, and maintenance all have the potential to not only support our sustainability and climate goals, but also to drive domestic competitiveness and create jobs in the United States. FHWA will establish a recurring process to regularly update these corridors.

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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Blue Bird is providing the cleanest propane engine available for school buses on the market, with this version being 90% cleaner than the current emissions standard and 10 times cleaner than any non-Blue Bird propane school bus option available today. emission designation. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers. Vehicle vouchers and incentives are available in many states. All Lightning products are available today. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-59 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 HP).

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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It is half the cost of buying a new electric bus, and with leasing and financing options available, many Transit fleets will find that the Lightning Transit Bus Repower is cash-neutral—meaning the monthly finance payments are the same price as the fuel and maintenance savings. All Lightning products are available today.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The Runwise hybrid drive system is built around the company’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU), C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors, and Composite Bladder Accumulators—all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications.

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