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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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Under the agreement, Cummins QSK95 diesel engines will be used in Siemens’ diesel electric locomotives in the US. This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. Cummins diesel QSK95 engines will be made in Seymour, Indiana.

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NREL study finds Class 8 hybrid trucks delivered 13.7% higher fuel economy than conventional diesels in comparable usage

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A performance evaluation of Class 8 hybrid electric tractor trailers (Kenworth T370 hybrid tractors) compared with similar conventional vehicles (Freightliner M2106 standard diesel tractors) by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that hybrid tractors demonstrated 13.7% per mile)—i.e.,

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. The program will help drive down the cost of the fuel-cell components on our semi-truck while accelerating the hydrogen station rollout.

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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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CSR says that preliminary research suggests that the test locomotive will cost less to maintain and less to fuel, and will also exhibit significantly better horsepower output at higher speeds than current diesel-electric locomotives that pull the majority of passenger trains in the US.

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Smith Electric launching new sales strategy, improved performance for commercial EVs

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Fleet managers already recognize that commercial EVs are much cheaper to run and maintain than diesel vehicles. However, the higher capital cost of EVs currently defers the fleet managers’ ability to realize these benefits and, in some cases, can be a barrier to EV adoption.

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TU/e introduces converted VW Lupo electric research vehicle; lightweight and longer range

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The donor Lupo, the old diesel powertrain, and the new electric powertrain. The 4-seat Lupo EL has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 12 seconds. Click to enlarge. The vehicle, formally launched this week, will be on display at AutoRAI in Amsterdam, 13-23 April. Electric vehicle system diagram.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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In the case of a qualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in electric vehicle, up to 10% of the cost of the qualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in electric vehicle, or $2,500 may be allowed as a credit. Incentives for biodiesel and renewable diesel are extended to 31 December 2013. Qualifying 2- or 3-wheel vehicles need a 2.5

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