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Daimler Truck North America and Cummins collaborate to upfit Freightliner Cascadia with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains

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Depending on the customer application and energy infrastructure considerations, hydrogen-powered vehicles can absolutely complement battery-powered electric vehicles in accelerating our carbon-neutral journey. —Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility at DTNA.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Jepp introduced the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe to Wrangler 4xe electrified lineup. In this mode the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter liter turbocharged I-4 when the battery reaches minimum state of charge.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. It is also possible while recharging the car to heat or cool the passenger compartment, reserving more battery power to propel the car. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Detroit-based NextEnergy is a non-profit energy-technology and business accelerator. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. Chrysler Group is supplying the vehicles and in-kind engineering support.

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Detroit electric reborn 70 years on

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It was one of the earliest names in electric car manufacturing and now it has been reborn - the Detroit Electric vehicle is receiving a new lease of life courtesy of a Dutch company. The original Detroit Electric line was built from 1907 to 1939 gaining popularity because the engine didn’t need to be cranked.

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When Bob Met Elon … and Chris

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The Revenge team filmed a historic meeting in Detroit today — getting GM Vice President and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk together on camera for the first time. More details after the jump : Detroit’s Electric Avenue: The Street of Dreams? Mr. Paine asked Mr. Musk if he felt being in Detroit was akin to being “behind enemy lines.”

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Nissan in China

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The Detroit News. Nissan unveiled the Leaf electric car in August, and Renault SA displayed four battery-powered concept cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September for vehicles that will go into production within three years. Tags: International Business Deals Production News china Nissan. Last Updated: November 23.

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