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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the announcement of the Volvo LIGHTS project in late 2018. Earlier post.) Volvo Group contributed $36.7

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When Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Truck Accidents

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The Paths To Justice Often Go Through Company Failures This article may contain affiliate links. Many of these accidents happen because of driver errors, but trucking companies also play a significant role. When trucking companies cut corners, the risks increase. Truck accidents are some of the most devastating types of crashes.

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Komatsu and Toyota to develop Autonomous Light Vehicle that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System

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Komatsu and Toyota Motor launched a joint project to develop an Autonomous Light Vehicle (ALV) that will run on Komatsu’s Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). Both companies are currently testing a concept ALV at their proving grounds, and plan to have a proof of concept at a customer site by around January 2024. As of May 2023.)

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Albertsons makes first US commercial 100% electric refrigerated grocery delivery with a Class 8 truck; Volvo Trucks and AEM

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Albertsons Companies, the second-largest grocery chain in the US, recently took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its distribution center in Irvine, California. company-wide fleet, and will be serving Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions stores in Southern California.

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FAA issues Type Inspection Authorization for HondaJet; company expecting full type certification in 1Q 2015

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet ( earlier post ) and also has certified Honda Aircraft Company’s customer service facility as a Part 145 repair station—two significant milestones in the development of the advanced light jet.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. These available options, coupled with Cummins integration support, will minimize OEM engineering time and vehicle retooling costs, the company suggested. The new ISV 5.0 Click to enlarge.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.