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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. Maximum speed is 75 mph. A consortium of Clean Air Power and Freightliner has secured almost £0.4 million (US$0.55

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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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. The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging.

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REE Automotive debuts P7-B electric Class 3 box truck

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REE Automotive announced the P7-B, a Class 3 box truck built on a P7 cab chassis. Specifications Class 3 P7-B. Max Speed: 75 mph / 120 kph. 14,000 lbs / 6.4 Payload: 4,400 lbs / 2,000 kg. Min Load Floor Height: 23 in / 58 cm. Cargo Volume: 812 ft3 / 23 m3. All-wheel drive by wire. Peak Motor Power: 400 kW. Voltage: 400 V.

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REE begins trials of electric P7 modular platform for delivery fleets; Classes 3-5

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Fully flat from end-to-end, P7 offers greatest interior space and volumetric efficiency for vehicles in classes 3-5. Core design commonalities in the P7 architecture are designed to provide significant development synergies for additional future REEcorner models across vehicle classes. Up to 80 mph (130 kph). Battery Capacity.

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Ariel Rider X-Class 52V e-bike review: Having way too much fun on this 36 mph electric moped

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The Ariel Rider X-Class 52V e-bike is one of those electric bikes that just straight up looks like it needs to be ridden. more… The post Ariel Rider X-Class 52V e-bike review: Having way too much fun on this 36 mph electric moped appeared first on Electrek. Everything about it screams, “Hop on and rip it!”

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ROUSH CleanTech enters EV market with Class 6 electric vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech’s battery electric vehicles have a maximum speed of 65 mph and a 100-mile range. The demonstration units were funded in part by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the regulatory agency focused on improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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Kollter RS1 80 mph electric motorcycle will start cruising US roads soon

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The commuter-class electric motorcycle market is heating up quickly, with the Kollter RS1 set to become the next mid-power bike hitting US roads. The post Kollter RS1 80 mph electric motorcycle will start cruising US roads soon appeared first on Electrek.