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Diesel Doom! 2026 Kia PV5 means the end is in sight for traditional turbo-diesel delivery vans

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The debut of the battery electric 2026 Kia PV5 is more evidence the ubiquitous Toyota delivery van and its diesel rivals are running out of time. 2025 Hyundai Staria going electric as zero-emissions rival for Ford E-Transit, Volkswagen ID. The post Diesel Doom! Vale Hi-Ace?

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Confirmed! Kia locks in an all-new electric ute, but for now it’s only headed to the US

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Kia has announced that is well underway to developing an all-new battery-powered mid-size ute. The Tasman will launch as turbo-diesel to fight the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but a petrol-electric hybrid is coming soon after as its first electrified option. An EV has also been mooted.

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Think the plug-in Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t capable enough? I just drove one up an active volcano in Iceland!

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The plug-in Ford managed the task using battery power alone, and this being Iceland, said battery was charged using hydro and geothermal power. That’s more powerful than any diesel Ranger, and more torque even than the bonkers Ranger Raptor. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak in Iceland. 100km this way.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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Bombardier Transportation (now part of Alstom) introduced a variety of green innovations to reduce CO 2 emissions and pollution in the railway sector. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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Komatsu announces customer alliance to advance zero-emission mining; power-agnostic haul truck

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Through the alliance framework, Komatsu’s GHG partners will work directly with Komatsu to collaborate on product planning, development, testing and deployment of the next generation of zero-emission mining equipment and infrastructure. Komatsu’s power-agnostic development truck undergoes testing at a Komatsu facility in the United States.

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Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

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Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Working with Cummins is complementary to Komatsu’s development of the power agnostic truck.

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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified.