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Verizon Telematics’ aftermarket connected vehicle solution now on market: hum

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Verizon Telematics announced the commercial availability of hum, an aftermarket vehicle connectivity technology and subscription service. The monthly subscription also includes a smartphone app allowing subscribers to monitor their vehicle health, contact help, and manage maintenance needs, even when they are not behind the wheel.

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Rio Tinto secures direct container service from Pilbara to Singapore

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Mining major Rio Tinto has secured a new commercial freight shipping service connecting Western Australia’s Pilbara region to the major international shipping hub of Singapore. The vessel delivered essential maintenance supplies for Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s operations in the Pilbara, including rail wagon wheels, wagon parts, oil and lubricants.

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EV Preventative Maintenance: Why It’s Important and How To Do It

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Just as regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars need oil changes, tune-ups and regular tire rotation — to name just a few things that go into preventative maintenance — electric vehicles also require preventative maintenance to continue running their best. What Is EV Preventative Maintenance? SOTA vs.

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Ford outlines China expansion strategy; SUVs, EVs and connected vehicles; 50+ new Fords and Lincolns by 2025

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In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. The progress we have achieved in China is just the start.

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Petrobras’ June oil production in Brazil up 1.7% exceeding 2M bpd; gas production reaches record

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Petrobras’s June oil production in Brazil averaged 2,008 thousand barrels/day (bpd), up 1.7% The company’s oil and natural gas production in Brazil in the same month was 2,426 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), indicating a 1.6% from May’s production of 1,975 thousand bpd. rise from May (2,387 thousand boed).

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SORL launches electrically controlled power steering pump for the electric bus market in China

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a Tier 1 supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, launched a new electrically controlled power steering pump for the electric bus market. Installation and maintenance of the new electrically controlled power steering pump is eased due to its small size and compact structure.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. The 580 EV is the first formal entry into the electric equipment market for CASE. These solutions will be introduced and brought to market as industry demand requires.