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Cummins fuel cell technology powers Coradia iLint fleet in Germany

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Cummins is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Coradia iLint trains were developed by Alstom as an alternative to conventional diesel trains. Cummins and Alstom successfully launched the very first hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint train in Germany in 2018.

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GM to invest $341M in plant in Poland for new mid-size diesel engine

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General Motors will build its new generation midsize diesel engine family at the GM Manufacturing Poland plant in Tychy. liter four-cylinder diesel engine is scheduled for 2017. The GM Manufacturing Poland plants in Gliwice and Tychy employ 3,500 people. liter diesel engine.

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ZF and MKR Technology develop hybrid drive for the Dakar Rally

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CeTrax Lite RS supports the main diesel unit by providing an additional 1,400 N·m of torque, a cruising power of 80 kW and a peak output of 150 kW. The 13,000 rpm asynchronous electric motor had to be adjusted to the 2,700 rpm that the 1,000 HP diesel engine produces at the transmission output.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. million in Poland alone. For instance, the LPG-powered Chevrolet Matiz S 0.8, There are more than 20,000 LPG fuel stations throughout Europe.

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Westport Innovations acquires alt fuel systems company Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2M

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Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. Natural gas engine and vehicle company Westport Innovations Inc. million (US$15.1

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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liter PACCAR FR diesel, which complies with the ultra-low EEV emission requirements as standard, without a soot filter. In the LF Hybrid, this engine produces a maximum power of 118 kW/160 hp and is linked to an automatic Eaton six-speed gearbox (Autoshift). DAF LF hybrid system. Click to enlarge. The truck is fitted with the 4.5-liter

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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This is the first application of the advanced dry-clutch PowerShift transmission in Ford’s European product range, and replaces the conventional 4-speed torque-converter automatic which was available with gasoline engines in the previous Focus model. New Ford Focus models with the 125PS (123 hp, 92 kW) 1.6-liter Earlier post.)

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