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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. The powertrain is available on new Class 6 trucks as well as for repowers of vehicles currently in fleets.

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UPS Deploys 200 More Hybrid Delivery Trucks

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UPS has expanded its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles with the deployment of 200 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks in eight US cities. The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Workhorse Custom Chassis and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid power system from Eaton Corporation.

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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New Flyer’s Xcelsior Electric is a 40'' battery electric bus powered by a 100-300 kWh battery pack (scaled to customer need) that can be charged at stops via an Eaton pantograph-based system. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately. —Paul Soubry, President and CEO of New Flyer.

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to 25%. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist.

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Kenworth Receives Largest Hybrid Tractor and Truck Order Yet

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Coca-Cola Enterprises has ordered 150 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric tractors and 35 Kenworth T370 hybrid trucks, all of which will be on the road this year. San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, DC. Coca-Cola Enterprises operates the largest hybrid truck fleet in North America.

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Eaton enhances commercial vehicle hybrid electric system to improve fuel efficiency, performance and system payback

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Eaton hybrid electric power systems employ parallel-type diesel-electric hybrid architecture that incorporates a 44 kW peak / 26 kW continuous electric motor/generator between the output of an automated clutch and input of the transmission. In 2010, Eaton selected Compact Power Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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First electric bus customers for new UQM PowerPhase DT heavy-duty drivetrain pilot program

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These customers will work in close collaboration with UQM, and suppliers Pi Innovo and Eaton, to develop heavy-duty commercial and transit all-electric vehicles, enabling them to rapidly deploy vehicles to market. The PowerPhase DT will be delivered to early adopters this fall for pilot program deployment. Hybrid Kinetic Group Ltd.

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