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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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JULY 11, 2023

Analysis of a study by S&P Global Mobility shows the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the road in the US increased 10.2% Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. The population of near-zero emissions diesel technology trucks is growing. That’s a 10.2%

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Researchers capture first images of CO2 emissions from commercial aircraft engine using chemical species tomography

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Researchers have used a novel near-infrared light imaging technique to capture the first cross-sectional images of carbon dioxide in the exhaust plume of a commercial jet engine. The researchers used their new chemical species tomography setup to capture the first images of carbon dioxide exhaust from a commercial aircraft engine.

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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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JULY 14, 2022

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021. For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8), 62.5%

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. New emissions regulations spearheaded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.

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Yanmar commercializing maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Yanmar Power Technology, a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, is commercializing a 300 kW maritime hydrogen fuel cell system. The company plans to propose the installation of this system into various ships, including passenger ships, work ships, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where hydrogen refueling is relatively accessible.

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Hydrogen Commercial Fuel Mariner

GM and Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Emissions Commercial Vehicles

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

General Motors and Autocar Industries have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM’s HYDROTEC power cubes. Fuel cell technology offers […] The post GM and Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Emissions Commercial Vehicles appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesco launching UK’s first commercial electric heavy-duty tractor-trailer trucks

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DECEMBER 30, 2021

Tesco is launching the UK’s first commercially used fully electric heavy-duty freight articulated (tractor-trailer as opposed to rigid) trucks. Heavy goods vehicles make up around 16% of the UK’s domestic transport emissions; addressing this can play a significant role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions.

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SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Oshkosh Corporation and its brand McNeilus are working together on future research and development initiatives across multiple commercial vehicle product lines. SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel to the market in commercial scale during 2026 and delivered the first steel made of hydrogen-reduced iron in 2021. Earlier post.).

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PACCAR and Toyota expand hydrogen fuel cell truck collaboration to include commercialization

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MAY 3, 2023

PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and to produce zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules. Earlier post.) Toyota will begin assembly of the modules in the United States in late 2023.

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Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

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MARCH 8, 2020

Pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than a car’s exhaust emissions, Emissions Analytics has found. Emissions Analytics is an independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions and fuel efficiency for passenger and commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery.

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Eaton developing suite of 48V technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet new global emission regulations

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has developed a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to systems that include 48-volt architecture. —Ben Karrer. Eaton supercaps.

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EPA proposes new heavy-duty truck emissions rules

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MARCH 8, 2022

In addition, as part of this rulemaking, EPA is proposing targeted updates to the existing Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas Emissions Phase 2 program (HD GHG Phase 2). This proposed rulemaking builds on and improves the existing emission control program for on-highway heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

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Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don't mandate EVs

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APRIL 5, 2024

The EPA last week announced stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, for model years 2027 to 2032. Like the new emissions standards for passenger cars recently confirmed, these rules do not mandate EVs, but do set much tougher emissions targets that will likely lead to more EV sales.

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Proterra battery technology to power Lightning eMotors Electric Transit commercial van

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MARCH 18, 2021

Proterra , a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Lightning eMotors announced a new collaboration to power the Generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit commercial van using Proterra’s battery technology. Lightning eMotors anticipates annual production of up to 3,000 vehicles by 2023.

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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

Extending vehicle life and usage is at the heart of the Stellantis Circular Economy Business Unit, which is leading the initiative in collaboration with the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit and the Stellantis Ventures Studio. —Xavier Peugeot, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit. Stellantis N.V.

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

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AUGUST 16, 2023

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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UK APC investing £77M in 7 green heavy-duty and commercial vehicle projects

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MAY 9, 2023

Much of the focus is on how to effectively decarbonise commercial and working vehicles including vans, buses, HGVs, and zero-emission emergency vehicles. Whilst demand is growing for zero-emission vehicles, there are currently few options available for heavy, multi-axle vehicles like large buses. NEXTGENZEBS – Wrightbus.

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Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

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MARCH 24, 2023

This is the largest commercially operated grid-connected flexible balancing engine ever to run on a hydrogen fuel blend, representing therefore a world-first achievement. Among other sustainable fuels, hydrogen will be critical to reaching net zero emissions, and is expected to contribute 20% of the total abatement of CO 2 needed in 2050.

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Proterra to supply battery technology for up to 10,000 Lightning emotors electric commercial vehicles

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Proterra announced an expansion of its partnership with Lightning eMotors to power their Class 4 and Class 5 electric commercial vehicles with Proterra’s battery technology. Proterra will now also supply its battery technology to Lightning eMotors for the Lightning Electric E-450 and Lightning Electric F-550 electric commercial vehicles.

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Plug Power unveils stationary high-power fuel cell system for charging commercial electric fleets

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MAY 2, 2023

Plug Power unveiled a new high-power stationary fuel cell system for charging commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. Operators deploying commercial electric vehicles face many obstacles, from grid power capacity restrictions to clean power requirements to long waits for grid infrastructure upgrades and installations.

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Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

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APRIL 21, 2021

ELYSIS has selected the Alma smelter, operated by Rio Tinto in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, for the first installation and demonstration of its inert anode technology at a commercial size of 450 kiloamperes (kA)—a common capacity for modern, full-scale smelters. Earlier post.). It is also! Source: Alcoa. Earlier post.).

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General Motors to produce zero-emission commercial vehicles

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

General Motors signed a joint development agreement with Autocar Industries, LLC, to produce zero-emission commercial vehicles. The new commercial vehicle will use GM’s HYDROTEC power cubes. Autocar aims to expand its offering to customers by launching zero-tailpipe emissions solutions.

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CARB and truck and engine manufacturers announce partnership to meet climate and emission reduction goals

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JULY 7, 2023

The terms of the Clean Truck Partnership include: CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for NO x emissions. CARB also will modify elements of the 2024 NO x emission regulations for which manufacturers will provide offsets as necessary to maintain California’s emission targets. Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.;

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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Standards Carbon Emissions Concept

Purem by Eberspaecher to start using CO2-reduced stainless steel in commercial vehicle exhaust systems

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AUGUST 10, 2023

This month, Purem by Eberspaecher starts using Circle Green CO 2 -reduced stainless steel from partner Outokumpu to reduce emissions from the automotive industry. Towards zero emissions, stainless steel plays a major role in our current products as well as future innovations for new drive technologies like the hydrogen engine.

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Exhaust Commercial CO2 Vehicles

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

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AUGUST 14, 2020

NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).

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Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet

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MARCH 19, 2021

A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Meanwhile, further ground tests measuring particulate-matter emissions are set to indicate the environmental impact of SAF-use on airport operations.

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First Hualong One Gen III reactor in commercial operation

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JANUARY 31, 2021

Unit 5 of China’s Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant, the first project to adopt China’s indigenous Generation III nuclear power technology Hualong One (HPR 1000), has been put into commercial operation, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced. million tons of standard coal and emission of 8.16

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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JANUARY 20, 2022

GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts and festivals. Mobile Power Generator. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).

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Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

earlier known as Synthetic Genomics, has signed a joint development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) with the intent to bring Viridos’ low-carbon intensity algae biofuels toward commercial levels. Viridos Inc., The development partnership has continued over the years.

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Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

First Element Fuel (FEF), the largest hydrogen-refueling station operator in the US, will deploy the Class-8 heavy-duty trucks to deliver liquified hydrogen to their refueling stations for the next five years, including one year of demonstration with reporting duties to US EPA and four years of commercial operation. Earlier post.)

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HVS Unveils All-New Zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric Commercial Vehicle

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a new UK-based hydrogen vehicle emerging OEM, laid out its plans to disrupt the haulage industry, unveiling a clean-sheet-designed hydrogen commercial vehicle. Showcasing its game-changing hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 5.5-tonne

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Hydrogen All-Electric Commercial Emissions

EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

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JULY 23, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. The new international Airplane CO 2 Emission Standards adopted by ICAO in 2017 are prescribed in ICAO Annex 16, Volume III titled, Aeroplane CO 2 Emissions.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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MAY 4, 2021

Ford is opening an E-Transit registration site today for commercial customers ahead of order banks opening by July. To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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AUGUST 4, 2020

A new report from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within five years. While not a large contributor to emissions for the sector, on-airport applications represent a straightforward and near-term opportunity to introduce clean hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Emissions Australia Fuel

T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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MAY 28, 2021

CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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Stellantis and Toyota Europe expand partnership with new large-size commercial van including electric version

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MAY 31, 2022

(TME) announced the expansion of their existing partnership with an agreement for a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. Stellantis will supply TME with the new large-size commercial van for sale in Europe under the Toyota brand. —Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO.

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Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

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JUNE 30, 2022

Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Additionally, Komatsu intends to explore further possibilities in zero emissions mining haul truck development.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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JANUARY 21, 2021

million medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years. Just some 2,300—or 0.04% of the total fleet—are zero-emission trucks. To make zero-emission trucks the preferred choice of transport operators, urgent action is needed on European and member state levels, ACEA said.

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Chevron New Energies, Crowley invest in marine hydrogen tech company Zero Emission Industries

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a hydrogen technology company for maritime, announced the first close of its Series A funding round. Zero Emission Industries—formerly Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine—launched in 2017 and develops and sells hydrogen power systems for a range of marine applications.

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Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

In order to aid the switch to a zero-emission climate, pepper motion are repowering commercial diesel vehicle fleets. The post Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Commercial Diesel Emissions Vehicles

Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility

Innovation News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In order to aid the switch to a zero-emission climate, pepper motion are repowering commercial diesel vehicle fleets. The post Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Commercial Diesel Emissions Vehicles

Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48V commercial vehicle architectures

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MAY 20, 2022

Power management company Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. We’re delighted to deliver power-conversion technology designed specifically to meet the demands of commercial vehicle electrical systems.

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Lightning eMotors reports $4.6M of revenue in Q1 2021 from sales of 31 commercial electric vehicles

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MAY 18, 2021

a provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, reported Q1 2021 revenue of $4.6M and sales of 31 zero-emission commercial vehicles, across five specialty vehicle applications for its wholly-owned subsidiary Lightning Systems. Lightning eMotors, Inc., which resulted in $268 million of gross proceeds and $216.8

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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

Researchers capture first images of CO2 emissions from commercial aircraft engine using chemical species tomography

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

Yanmar commercializing maritime hydrogen fuel cell system

GM and Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Emissions Commercial Vehicles

Tesco launching UK’s first commercial electric heavy-duty tractor-trailer trucks

SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

PACCAR and Toyota expand hydrogen fuel cell truck collaboration to include commercialization

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Eaton developing suite of 48V technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet new global emission regulations

EPA proposes new heavy-duty truck emissions rules

Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don't mandate EVs

Proterra battery technology to power Lightning eMotors Electric Transit commercial van

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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

UK APC investing £77M in 7 green heavy-duty and commercial vehicle projects

Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

Proterra to supply battery technology for up to 10,000 Lightning emotors electric commercial vehicles

Plug Power unveils stationary high-power fuel cell system for charging commercial electric fleets

Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

General Motors to produce zero-emission commercial vehicles

CARB and truck and engine manufacturers announce partnership to meet climate and emission reduction goals

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Purem by Eberspaecher to start using CO2-reduced stainless steel in commercial vehicle exhaust systems

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet

First Hualong One Gen III reactor in commercial operation

GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California with $3.5M from EPA

HVS Unveils All-New Zero-emission Hydrogen-Electric Commercial Vehicle

EPA proposes first US greenhouse gas emissions standards for aircraft

Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

Stellantis and Toyota Europe expand partnership with new large-size commercial van including electric version

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Chevron New Energies, Crowley invest in marine hydrogen tech company Zero Emission Industries

Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility

Electrifying diesel commercial vehicles: A quantum leap for zero-emission mobility

Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48V commercial vehicle architectures

Lightning eMotors reports $4.6M of revenue in Q1 2021 from sales of 31 commercial electric vehicles

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