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Hino to join hydrogen demo study in California ports with Class 8 trucks

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Hino USA has been awarded a grant provided by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), a Japanese governmental agency, to promote new technology for energy and environmental sector, along with Hino Motors, Ltd.

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Clean Energy Fuels delivered 143M gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas in 2019, up 30% year-on-year

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The contract also includes continued operation and maintenance for the length of the agreement. Amato industries has renewed a commitment for an estimated 360,000 gallons of Redeem over the three-year contract to provide RNG for the shuttle company’s 17 hotel and charter service shuttle buses. Homewood Disposal Inc.,

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Video Friday: Swarm Control

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As a result, routine thermal inspections are a major part of predictive maintenance operations, but collecting this valuable information frequently is still a challenge in many facilities. Boston Dynamics ] Robotnik is specialized in the development of industrial robotic applications based in mobile robots and mobile manipulators.

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VTT has 3D printed a smart metal shaft

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VTT’s proof-of-concept demo showed that a range of sensors or smart identifications can be added to 3D printed metal parts during manufacture, in order to track the performance and condition of machines or devices, or verify the authenticity of the parts.

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Boost Fleet Efficiency with Efficient & Reliable Fleet Management Solutions

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In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, optimizing fleet operations is essential for organizations across various industries. A well-managed fleet not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves driver safety, reduces maintenance costs and extends the lifespan of your vehicles.

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INFINITI selects 9 Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city startups for INFINITI LAB program in Canada

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The selected startups are: Pitstop Predictive Maintenance. Tap Report is a digital solution for any workplace inspection including washrooms, fire equipment, preventative maintenance (PM) and more. NXCAR is the first connected car solution for the extended warranty industry. Pitstop is your proactive virtual technician.

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NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses

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The industry needs to work on a permanent solution for all BEB adopters to keep costs reasonable in the future. Another challenge is training operators and maintenance staff in the differences between BEBs and conventional buses. Foothill reports that there is still a lot of learning as the agency ramps up to a larger BEB fleet.