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Mercedes begins sales of new 6-cylinder GLE diesel; first SUV in its class to meet Euro 6d

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Mercedes-Benz has begun sales of two diesel models of the new GLE SUV which already comply with the coming Euro 6d emissions standard. With the near-engine insulated configuration, exhaust-gas aftertreatment does not suffer great levels of heat loss and generates extremely favorable operating conditions.

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Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

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The motorcoaches and city transit buses are designed and developed by Lightning eMotors at their headquarters in Loveland, Colorado. The electric motorcoaches from Lightning eMotors and ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach sales and support in the USA and Canada, are on sale now and available throughout the United States.

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MAN 175D high-speed engine ready to operate on 100% biofuel

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Due to its state-of-the-art design, just a few engine components are subject to slightly higher wear, depending on the amount of biofuel and the duration of operation. For uninterrupted engine operation, only minor adaptations of the fuel-treatment system are necessary.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. HCM is the global lead plant for CR-V hybrid production, the first time a hybrid has been built in Canada.

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Tsuneishi Shipbuilding receives AiP for its Kamsarmax LNG dual-fuel vessel

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with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Kamsarmax GF Bulk Carrier, which has been designed for dual-fuel operation, using both Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Fuel Oil. Regulations on exhaust emissions from ships are becoming stricter and the demand for compliant ships is increasing. LR has awarded Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co.,

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Toyota introduces 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup with new i-FORCE MAX hybrid option

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Exhaust cooling starts with the computer-optimized exhaust valve shape and is further enhanced by the integrated exhaust manifold and cylinder head design that uses the same water jacket to lower exhaust gas temperature entering the turbochargers to further improve reliability and performance.

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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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The California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, starting with sales of model year 2025 vehicles. The California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, starting with sales of model year 2025 vehicles. Over the last two years, Governor Sisolak and the Legislature laid the groundwork to put Nevada on a path toward climate resilience.

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