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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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Volvo Penta and TICO have completed the build of the first terminal tractor prototypes powered by Volvo Penta’s electric driveline. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Reduced vehicle stoppages and need for spare parts. Next steps.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority. The thick booklet gives you the A-Z of your vehicle for easy operation and maintenance.

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Siemens building first stretch of eHighway on public roads in Germany

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Siemens has been commissioned by the German state of Hesse to build an overhead contact line for electrified freight transport on a ten-kilometer stretch of autobahn. Siemens will be responsible for the planning, construction and, as an option, maintenance of the system. Earlier post.)

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NIO aims for swap stations to serve partly as showrooms in underdeveloped cities

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On February 21, that plan was revised upward to 1,000 , and NIO founder, chairman and CEO William Li said at the time that the company would also increase its efforts to build the facility in third- and fourth-tier cities and counties that have certain user base and do not yet have battery swap stations.

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Chevron, Iwatani to build 30 hydrogen fueling stations in California

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As part of the agreement, Chevron plans to fund construction of the sites, which are expected to be located at Chevron-branded retail locations across the state. The stations will initially fuel light-duty vehicles while retaining the flexibility to service heavy-duty vehicles over the long term.

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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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The research and development of this technology is being part funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. As part of our strategy, we are looking at offering the complete sustainable solution for our customers. I would like to thank the German Government for their support.

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Blink Charging to provide up to 41,500 EV charging stations to USPS

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These products and services include hardware and management software that connects vehicles, drivers and EV chargers, and the ability to build on existing EV charging infrastructure, maximize savings on cost with power management controls, and save on lifetime vehicle maintenance cost. Earlier post.)

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