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Foton Motor to extend cooperation with Cummins; second stage of the “China Super Truck” program

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At the 8 th US-China Energy Efficiency Forum in Denver, Foton Motor and Cummins signed a Memorandum of Green Power and Smart Truck Cooperation Development. Under the MoU, Foton Motor and Cummins will launch an in-depth cooperation to boost energy-saving, low-carbon and green development.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. General Motors LLC. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Project description. Federal share. PACCAR Inc.

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BYD unveils first 45' battery-electric commuter coach bus

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Motor Coach. BYD also manufactures battery- electric trucks and forklifts. BYD’s APTA Expo 2017 vehicle display included: 60 ft. Articulated Transit Bus. Transit Bus. Double Decker Transit Bus. Class 5 Cab Chassis Truck. BYD battery-electric, zero-emission forklift. 
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Junkyard Find: 2001 Oldsmobile Alero Sedan With Manual Transmission

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General Motors built cars on the N Platform and its derivatives from the 1985 through 2005 model years, and five-speed manual transmissions were available on various N-based machines throughout that time. Connect to the road like a punch to the jaw! Hug your kids. Hug the road. Images: Murilee Martin] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Both models provide maximum fuel efficiency by pairing the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine.

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Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices

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According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States every 40 seconds. Tire Locks : Tire locks, commonly known as “boots” or “Denver boots,” are typically used by law enforcement to immobilize illegally parked vehicles.

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Xcel Energy and Customer Coalition To Be Among First Users of Electric Transit Connect

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Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van. Ford Transit Connect Electric is a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company and Azure. Azure Dynamics Corp. The city of Saint Paul, Minn.,