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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hyattsville, Maryland, is deploying a BYD 6R Class 6 electric refuse truck, one of several fully-electric or hybrid vehicles in the City’s fleet, and the first commercially deployed Class 6 refuse truck in the country, according to BYD. has installed an eight-yard rear loader Quantum body, designed to be lightweight and efficient.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Southern California Edison (SCE) is the US’ first utility to receive and to test the eCascadia, the Freightliner Class 8 electric truck ( earlier post ). We’ve been on the design team for the eCascadia for the last several years now, and it’s very nice to see our work and Freightliner’s work come to fruition with this product.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In a new report , the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Enforcement Division (AED) estimates that the emissions controls have been removed from more than 550,000 diesel pickup trucks in the last decade. The AED report includes only tampering that involves the complete removal and disablement of emissions controls hardware.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

FCA US designed a specific marketing campaign to market these vehicles to US customers as “clean EcoDiesel” vehicles with best-in-class fuel efficiency. FCA US referred to the manner in which it manipulated one method of emissions control as “cycle detection” and “cycle beating.”

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AUGUST 20, 2020

a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, and Dana Incorporated, a leader in commercial vehicle drivetrains known for its Spicer Electrified technologies, have launched a national program with Idealease to demonstrate Hyliion’s Hybrid Diesel Powertrain to Idealease customers. Hyliion Inc.,

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JANUARY 18, 2023

According to the DOE, the transportation sector is the US leader in carbon pollution among all economic sectors, accounting for nearly 29% of emissions. Initial project phases will include technology modeling, analysis, concept selection and design. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This new design is based on extensive research and development work to establish the best-in-class design in terms of cargo capacity, flexibility and fuel economy, as well as the proven performance of the built Polar Code C.Delta2150 design. The platform design includes ice class 1A for unlimited Baltic Sea operation.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

will be providing three vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing, all of which will incorporate its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system. The Hyliion 6X4HE’s modular design allows for easy installation and simple servicing. Brand- and engine-agnostic, the 6X4HE can be installed on any Class 8 vehicle from any manufacturer. Hyliion Inc.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Urban Utility is a Class 3 commercial electric vehicle targeting more than 5,700 lbs. The cab-over chassis design of the Urban Utility is highly configurable, and it can be outfitted with a dry box, flat bed, stake bed and other customizable cargo options. of max payload, more than 11,000 lbs. Earlier post.)

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JULY 15, 2021

FEV recently entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider Hyliion, to support design, development, integration and production validation of Hyliion’s Electric Range Extender (ERX) for Class 8 tractor-trailer applications. —Patrick Sexton, CTO at Hyliion.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Endera , a technology company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure, and software solutions, launched its new all-electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 zero-emission commercial vehicles. This patent-pending design locates the batteries and all high-voltage infrastructure within the frame rails.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Australia-based Provaris Energy has received class approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of Provaris’ 26,000 m 3 H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier, the first of its kind to receive this level of approval.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California.

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MARCH 8, 2022

million project is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year (REMEDY) program. The plan seeks to reduce methane emissions and promote American innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals. The three-year, $2.9-million

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Royal Caribbean Group’s new class of ships known as ‘Project Evolution’, set to debut in summer 2023, will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system, battery technology and dual fuel engines using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel. —Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. We are very excited about the work Kenworth and Peterbilt have done in the development of zero emissions technology.

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APRIL 16, 2023

NFI, one of the US’ oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers, is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative ( JETSI ) project.

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APRIL 22, 2021

We are combining the best of last century’s severe-duty diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) technology with best-in-class EV technology to produce full electric trucks for the marketplace. Battle Motors is bringing the Battle-Ready Class 8 severe duty full electric truck to the market this summer with 12 top tier Municipal customers.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. This collaboration enables both companies to offer the first electric, fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks (up to 12.5 Plug Power Inc. tons) capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers.

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MAY 9, 2024

EV maker Mullen Automotive has received approval under the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) from the California Air Resources Board for its Class 3 2024 Mullen THREE. The incentive program is designed to make EVs more affordable.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

CMHI) to build a series of its multi-fuel and ammonia-ready Aurora class vessels. The Aurora class has DNV’s new “ammonia-ready” notation, which makes it the first in the segment to be ready for operation on carbon-neutral ammonia. We are excited to have secured delivery of the first Aurora class vessel already by 2024.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Christened Lurline , the new ship is the first of two Kanaloa Class con-ro vessels being built for Matson by NASSCO at a total cost of approximately $500 million for the pair, and the third of four new vessels that Matson is putting into service between 2018 and 2020. Matson, Inc., Matson’s Lurline launches into San Diego Bay.

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DECEMBER 24, 2018

Mercedes-Benz has expanded the powertrain line-up of its new G-Class with an efficient diesel variant. l/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 259-252 g/km) is equipped with an OM 656 diesel( earlier post ). As a result, the G-Class model range now offers buyers a choice between the G 500 (fuel consumption, combined: 12.1-11.5

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Roush’s expertise in electrification, partnering with companies like Canoo and FarmWise, includes production design, functional performance validation, compliance testing, assembly set-up and vehicle second-stage manufacturing. Production of the electric trucks starts in summer of 2021.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

The collaboration with MHIRJ will leverage ZeroAvia’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology and MHIRJ’s aircraft design, certification and support experience to create aircraft solutions which not only have the potential to deliver new aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion but also to efficiently retrofit existing aircraft in the market.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The FCwave modules for Norled A/S have been designed, manufactured, and tested at Ballard’s Marine Center of Excellence in Hobro, Denmark. The approval of the two modules confirms that the design of FCwave conforms to recognized marine industry quality and safety standards and regulations, as well as international conventions.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Dana Incorporated will provide its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 SUMO HP motor-inverter system to power Class 8 tractor-trailer units that will move freight year-round between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is committing more than C$7.3 Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. Standards should also encompass class 2b and 3 vehicles, consistent with President Biden’s Executive Order.

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APRIL 30, 2022

In 2021, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) launched a call for proposals to support R&D projects for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturing, systems, components, and batteries in Canada. It will be designed for high throughput but will initially enable Calogy to offer test samples to its customers before a large volume order.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

GE Aviation has completed the initial design of the first supersonic engine purpose-built for business jets. This new engine class, revealed as GE’s Affinity turbofan, is optimized with proven GE technology for supersonic flight and timed to meet the Aerion AS2 launch ( earlier post ). AS2 supersonic business jet.

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APRIL 17, 2020

Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved various retrofit systems to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The KBA publishes all general operating permits (ABE) issued for the different vehicle classes on its website. Vehicles that have such a nitrogen oxide reduction system are exempt from traffic bans.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Infinitum, creator of the air core motor ( earlier post ), introduced Aircore Mobility, a next-generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications.

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APRIL 28, 2024

Daimler’s new, all-electric truck brand made its Canadian debut this week with the official market launch of its battery electric class 4 and 5 medium duty work trucks. We are very happy to bring our zero-emission solution to Canadian customers. They are proven OEM trucks with the latest technology from Daimler Truck.”

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Nikola Motor Company is partnering with Bosch on the development of its hydrogen-fuel-cell range-extended electric Class 8 long-haul truck, unveiled as a prototype in December 2016. Earlier post.). 2021 Nikola Two Day Cab. 2021 Nikola Two Day Cab. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Boston Metal, an MIT spin-off working to commercialize molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) for emissions-free metals and alloys production, announced that Vale and Energy Impact Partners have joined its Series B fundraising, closely following a $50M close announced in January. —Tadeu Carneiro, Chairman and CEO of Boston Metal.

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MARCH 18, 2021

The Lightning Electric Transit commercial van is a purpose-built Class 3 commercial electric vehicle that is available in several popular configurations such as last-mile cargo vans, passenger vans, shuttle buses, ambulances, school buses and RVs. Lightning eMotors anticipates annual production of up to 3,000 vehicles by 2023.

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