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Cummins to partner with KAMAZ on electrified trucks and buses

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Cummins Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KAMAZ for the development of electrified power solutions for a new product line of KAMAZ battery-powered vehicles. Currently, KAMAZ, a Russia-based truck manufacturer, is actively developing a new electrified portfolio of battery-powered trucks and buses, while Cummins continues to expand its powertrain portfolio by developing electric power systems (fully electric and hybrid type) for commercial applications.

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French luxury brand DS previews electric DS 3 crossover SUV

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The French luxury arm of Citroen, DS, released plans for its first electric car last Friday. The DS 3 Crossback is a funky-looking small SUV, something along the lines of the Mini Countryman. It's set to debut at the Paris auto show early next month. While the base version will use a turbocharged 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder gas engine, the company.

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FPT Industrial launches e-Powertrain organization; showcases e-powertrains at IAA CV, including H2 fuel cell concept

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At the IAA 2018 exhibition in Hannover, FPT Industrial launched its new e-Powertrain organization. On display at the event are its electric powertrain solutions, including a new hydrogen fuel cell concept powertrain developed by FPT for IVECO. The core of the new FPT Industrial electromobility offering is the E-Powertrain Concept with new E-Axle. A fully integrated Electric Motor—with package protection for power greater than 250 kW—managed by a compact inverter unit, it transfers po

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Jaguar launches roadshow for 2019 I-Pace

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As it plans to bring the first luxury electric Tesla competitor to market, Jaguar is taking the I-Pace on the road to give consumers a chance to drive and spend time in it. Jaguar calls it the Jaguar Electrifies Experience, and it kicks off Oct. 3 in San Francisco and runs through Oct. 7 in Los Angeles, Florida, and New York City. Dealers will.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Valeo showcasing new 48V hybrid systems at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Valeo has developed a hybrid system combining low-voltage (less than 60 V) electric motors with traditional combustion engines. Since the technology can be easily adapted to all engine types and manufactured in series to deliver economies of scale, it offers the advantage of affordability. The company is presenting two 48V hybrid systems at the IAA CV 2018.

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Tesla's head of global supply reportedly resigns in continuing exodus from automaker

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Tesla's vice president for supply management has resigned from the electric carmaker, yet another departure of a high-ranking executive from the luxury brand. The departure of Liam O'Connor, Tesla's VP of global supply management, was first reported by Bloomberg, which cited anonymous sources who weren't authorized to speak publicly about the.

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VW electric cargo bus, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid canceled, and Jaguar I-Pace: Today's Car News

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VW shows off the ID Buzz electric cargo bus. Infiniti kills the Q50 Hybrid. Jaguar takes the I-Pace on a tour across the United States. And French luxury brand DS introduces the DS 3 electric crossover. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. The VW ID Buzz Cargo builds on the original ID Buzz concept and previews a future commercial vehicle.

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What was the most popular car the year you were born?

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You might know who was topping the pop charts when you were born, or which film won the Best Picture Oscar, but what were people driving?

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Volkswagen presents the chassis for the electric ID family; focus on affordability; strategic importance of MEB

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Volkswagen has presented the chassis of its new electric model family ID to the public for the first time, and offered an initial look at its platform strategy for electric cars. The company says that the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) that serves as the foundation of the ID chassis is a unique selling proposition, and also demonstrates the commitment that Volkswagen has made to electromobility.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Buzz-ing about the new Volkswagen Cargo concept? Stop teasing. Is it really happening?

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The Volkswagen Kombi holds the record for the longest production for a van, lasting all the way from 1949 to 2013 to span 64 years in its various guises

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Cummins unveils next-gen emissions control concept for diesel at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Cummins introduced a concept emissions control system capable of minimizing emissions to levels previously thought unfeasible, including a possible next level of Euro VII regulations anticipated during the coming decade. Low NO x integrated system concept from Cummins. The concept emissions control system now under development by Cummins combines turbocharged air management with the exhaust aftertreatment as a single close-coupled system, together with a new

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First drive review: Volkswagen Touareg

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Over recent years, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Volkswagen Touareg had become the forgotten member of the VW range

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Hyundai Motor enters MoU with H2 Energy for 1,000 heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks and renewable hydrogen

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Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Swiss hydrogen company H2 Energy (H2E). Beginning in 2019 and over a five-year period, Hyundai Motor and H2 Energy will provide 1,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) and an adequate supply chain for renewable hydrogen. The fuel cell electric truck is being developed according to European regulations.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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Weekly Wheelspin: Voluptuous Velar on video, Upcoming EVs and a seven-seat Seat

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This week saw Storm Ali and Bronagh hit the UK, bringing flash floods and 80mph winds

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