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ElectraMeccanica and Tevva to merge; targeting electric commercial trucks in UK, Europe and US

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ElectraMeccanica , a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva , a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement.

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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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Enerkem, a producer of bio-methanol from mixed waste at commercial scale, and Dimeta, a joint venture between the two of the largest off-grid energy suppliers, are initiating feasibility studies for the development of two large-scale projects that will convert waste into renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether (DME).

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SOFC company FCET signs MoU regarding purchase of fuel cells for locomotives

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In addition to fuel cell orders, this would mean engineering collaboration between the two firms. NGP chose FCET’s fuel cell due in large part to its low-cost, high-efficiency design, making it suited for installation in both light-rail and freight locomotive applications. Keith Baarson, one of NGP’s founders and chief engineers.

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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The Group’s HX family of trucks has been sold to 20 customers globally including an active Allied user group consisting of Germany, Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The HX3-CTT leverages best-in-class advances in commercial truck technology, safety, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction.

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Advance Your Career With Rutgers’ Mini MBA Program for Engineers

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Professionals who specialize in engineering and technology management must understand cross-discipline concepts and contribute to multifunctional teams. Many engineers and technical professionals lack vital skills. This course was well structured and gave us a taste of the world outside of the engineering realm."

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Continental takes over full ownership of Zytek Automotive

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In future, Zytek Automotive will operate as a part of the Continental Engineering Services (CES) organization in the United Kingdom, embracing CES’ complete service and technology portfolio, and thus providing engineering services covering the chassis, the interior and the powertrain.

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

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But things aren’t quite as simple as that in the United Kingdom. From Autocar : Currently, any pick-up that meets the criteria of having a payload of more than 1000kg (or 1045kg with a hardtop installed) is considered a commercial vehicle. litre diesel engine has a basic list price of £47,220 including VAT.

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