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Toyota and partners launching public autonomous shuttle service in Indiana

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The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN that previously provided a similar autonomous shuttle service in downtown Indianapolis for six months. May Mobility established its regional office in Fishers, Indiana, in early 2021.

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Allison Transmission Prepares to Manufacture New Hybrid Commercial-Duty Truck Drive Systems in Indianapolis

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dedicated a new hybrid drive system manufacturing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Once fully operational, nearly 100 manufacturing workers will be capable of producing more than 20,000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year. Allison Transmission, Inc. Earlier post.) Allison was being awarded a $62.8 Earlier post.).

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BMW to supply Motiv with i3 Li-ion batteries for integration into EPIC for commercial EVs

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BMW’s lithium ion batteries are well suited for use in commercial fleet vehicle deployments because they represent millions of miles of real-world globally—meaning they have seen every potential road condition that Motiv-powered vehicles are likely to encounter—and have proven to be both dependable and reliable.

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Bridgestone to debut race tire made with natural rubber from guayule

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Bridgestone aims to commercialize use of sustainable guayule natural rubber in tires by 2030, creating a promising new domestic industry. Firestone Firehawk alternate race tires made from guayule rubber will make their competition debut at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in Nashville on 6-7 August.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Concentric Ring Gas Atomization Die Design for Optimized Particle Production, $150,000 Praxair, Indianapolis, Ind. Selected Labs and Partners.

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Workhorse (WKHS) unveils new all-electric step van, a 1,000 cubic foot cargo box on wheels

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Long-running commercial EV developer Workhorse has reemerged after a couple years’ hiatus from the public eye with a new electric step van called the W56. The new 1,000+ cubic foot cargo box made its official debut during NTEA’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana, this morning. Check it out.

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Shyft Group’s Blue Arc debuts Class 5 crew cab EV with 200 mile range and dumping capabilities

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Specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group has debuted its latest all-electric commercial vehicle designed for its Blue Arc sub-brand. Video below. more… The post Shyft Group’s Blue Arc debuts Class 5 crew cab EV with 200 mile range and dumping capabilities appeared first on Electrek.