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XL Fleet going public via merger with SPAC Pivotal Investment Corporation II; expanding fleet portfolio to all-electric solutions

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XL Fleet and Pivotal Investment Corporation II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have recently entered into a definitive merger agreement. XL expects to expand its current suite of hybrid and plug-in hybrid solutions for Class 2-6 vehicles to include zero CO 2 (e.g.,

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Honda to advance fuel cell system as core of its hydrogen business; expansion to other areas; new FCEV in 2024

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In Japan, Honda is planning to start demonstration testing on public roads of a prototype fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck being researched jointly with Isuzu Motors Limited, before the end of the upcoming fiscal year 2024 (ending 31 March 2024). Commercial vehicles. in California.

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Toyota updates Sora fuel cell bus

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Toyota Motor Corporation has launched its updated Sora Fuel Cell Electrified Vehicle bus (FCEV bus) with improvements to its preventive safety performance. The control system has been designed specifically for public transport buses, where the safety of standing passengers is crucial. Automatic Arrival Control System (Optional).

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FedEx Express closes in on goal of 20% improvement in vehicle fleet fuel efficiency years ahead of schedule

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Addition of 114 Reach composite-body trucks manufactured from advanced materials by Utilimaster on an Isuzu Motors chassis with an appropriately-sized engine. The lower weight design, along with the engine, is expected to save up to 35% in fuel over most conventional walk-in vans. pick-up and delivery fleet.

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NREL announces $18M investment in 9 new projects to advance medium- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technologies

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will address natural gas engine emissions and efficiency improvements by developing a natural gas specific combustion design utilizing optimized in-cylinder charge motion and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). Cummins Inc. This research will enable development of mono-fuel natural gas internal combustion engine technology.

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India’s Top EV Stocks To Get Make The Best Out of The EV Revolution As An Investor

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Tata Motors, Olectra Greentech, JBM Auto, Ashok Leyland, SML Isuzu, Eicher Motors, and M&M are among the top EV stocks in the commercial vehicle industry. These batteries have revolutionised how goods are designed in today’s society. Commercial Vehicles. Modern electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks. The pioneering Leaf has served as Nissan’s designated electric model and is now joined by the new Ariya crossover , a larger, more stylish crossover, but similarly a stand-alone new model.

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