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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

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Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. CARB’s Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program also helps fund electric school buses. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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Altigreen: Shaping the Future of India’s Automotive Industry with Electric Three Wheeler Vehicles

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They are not just a mode of transportation of man and materials but represent a commitment to a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future for transportation. Its compact size and electric propulsion make it ideal for navigating through congested urban environments, reducing emissions and operational costs.

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Dürr introduces new generation of painting robots with greater kinematic freedom; Industry 4.0

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This can significantly reduce investment and maintenance costs in the paint booth. The Dürr robot family benefits from its modular design in production and maintenance. This low level of complexity and the uniform component design throughout reduce warehousing costs and simplify maintenance work. environment.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. Electric Vehicles: Right Now. The solution?

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Parker Aerospace offering lubrication, combustion, & thermal management systems to cut aircraft engine weight, fuel consumption, and emissions

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Fuel combustion advances yield less weight, cleaner emissions, and higher reliability. Ordinarily, unburned fuel can collect in the fuel nozzles causing coking that can degrade the nozzle’s ability to atomize fuel and cause extra maintenance. Compact thermal management systems.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Power for the motor is provided by a compact 14 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack located under the load floor, which has been carefully positioned to preserve the full cargo volume offered by the standard Transit Custom van, and a payload exceeding 1,000 kg. Ford’s compact and fuel-efficient 1.0-liter

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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AI systems provide detailed insights, indicating which vehicle components require maintenance or replacement. For instance, Audi utilizes AI to enforce stringent quality standards among its suppliers. For example, Audi utilizes computer vision to identify flaws in sheet metal, preventing defective parts from leaving the factory floor.