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

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The technology should also provide for significant reductions in noise, vibration, moving parts and maintenance as compared to current combustion engines. Hyliion will also explore other adjacent markets to leverage this technology for cost savings and emissions reductions. —Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion.

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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. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 emission designation.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. —Ali Dogru, Head of Assets and Maintenance at DB Cargo. With synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard, CO 2 emissions can be reduced by up to 100% compared to fossil diesel.

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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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Unlike diesel prices, electricity rate can fluctuate wildly throughout the day, sometimes by as much as 400%, making it impossible to ‘time the market’ and potentially wiping out EV savings. The PIDE Mount and overhead charging solar canopy are available today. —Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power.

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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.

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

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The Proterra Solution, the company’s first 40-foot model, weighs less than any other transit bus available today and offers the highest fuel efficiency on the market. Proterra Inc.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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With major fleet operators on board, the EV fleet market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming decade. Lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to diesel or natural gas vehicles. Challenges that EV OEMs are addressing include limited driving range, battery life and maintenance, to name a few.

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