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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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After four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and its development project are entering its next phase as the first vehicles enter a pilot fleet of less than 100 vehicles. The fleet is being deployed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes.

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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The objective of this agreement is to develop a project to repower and put into service 400 switcher and line-haul freight locomotives, all 100% powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or renewable natural gas (RNG) with low or zero emissions, in line with the Argentina’s decarbonization goals.

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Cologne ordering 18 more Solaris hydrogen buses; brings hydrogen fleet to 53 units

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With a current fleet of 35 hydrogen Solaris buses, RVK will further enhance its green initiative by adding 18 more hydrogen e-buses in an articulated version. The Urbino 18 hydrogen buses for Cologne will feature an electric central motor and a modular drive. The buses will operate on RVK’s lines in Cologne.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. The fleet of less than 100 vehicles will then be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

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Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model.

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New SoCalGas truck loan program for fleets interested in switching from diesel to near-zero natural gas trucks

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Southern California Gas Co. The program allows qualified fleet owners the opportunity to try out the latest in heavy-duty natural gas truck technology by test-driving a 12L near-zero truck. This “try before you buy” program provides fleet owners with the opportunity to haul loads with the new truck for up to two weeks.

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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

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This collaboration aims to electrify and decarbonize vocational fleets safely, making significant progress towards electrification growth and net-zero emissions goals. Effenco’s Hybrid Electric solution eliminates the need to run engines when trucks are stationary. Effenco’s Hybrid Electric system.

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