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Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power

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A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered—a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes.

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Ford introduces 2014 Transit Connect Taxi with CNG/LPG capability

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Ford unveiled the redesigned 2014 Transit Connect Taxi at the 2013 International Association of Transportation Regulators Conference in St. Conversion to CNG/LPG is supported by a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier. The roomy, flexible interior is suited for livery service and conversion to CNG and LPG. 2014 Transit Connect Taxi.

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Chevrolet Equinox EV and GM Electrified Pickups Delayed

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It’s clear that we’re dealing with a lot of near-term uncertainty,” Barra said in a conference call with investors Tuesday. Conversely, the relevant earnings call does seem to have directly influenced the UAW to call for a walkout at GM's Arlington Assembly plant. It's time GM workers and the whole working class get their fair share."

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AMP Electric Thinks Soccer Moms Want Electric Equinoxes; Do They?

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Attending a conference in Detroit a couple of weeks ago, we had the chance to drive a converted "Amp'd Chevrolet Equinox" crossover, offered by AMP Electric Vehicles.

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Odyne Systems introduces new plug-in hybrid system for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks

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Waukesha based Odyne Systems, LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks, introduced its new advanced hybrid propulsion system at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg. In January 2009, Odyne’s assets were acquired by the parent company of DUECO, Inc. Earlier post.).

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The U.S.-China Chip Ban, Explained

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Additionally, the rules restrict the sale of fabrication equipment if it will knowingly be used to make certain classes of advanced logic or memory chips. This week, in the eastern city of Hefei, the Chinese government hosted a chipmakers’ conference whose attendees included U.S. firms AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm.

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Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

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At the recent 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the US joined a dozen other countries in signing onto new agreements to curtail shipping emissions, and zero-emissions solutions for freight rail transport will be part of that commitment. years for the average US Class I line-haul freight locomotive. (a)

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