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Australian company introducing on-board hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions

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South Australian manufacturer Hydrogen Direct Injection’s ( HYDI ) systems have been in various stages of development and testing since 2013 but are now on the verge of commercialization following encouraging testing results from the University of South Australia. The independent testing on a generator showed the unit reduced diesel consumption in the range of 5–13%, lowered diesel particulate matter emissions by 25–80% and removed 7–25% of carbon monoxide.

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Musk says yes: Tesla Semi reportedly being pushed toward mass-production

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Tesla revealed the Semi back in 2017, and there have been no significant recent updates on its progress. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now pushing to begin "volume production" of the electric semi truck, according to a company memo obtained by CNBC. In the memo, Musk urged employees to go "all out" on ramping up production, but did not specify a.

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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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The first of three new GreenPower EV Star shuttles will be put into service beginning Monday, 15 Jun 2020 as part of Electrify America’s more than $40 million Green Cities investments in Sacramento. The vehicles are being integrated into SacRT’s highly popular SmaRT Ride on-demand micro-shuttle program servicing the Franklin-South Sacramento communities.

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All 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models recalled for fire risk

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—a plug-in hybrid minivan—over concerns of a fire risk relating to the 12-volt accessory battery connection. The recall affects 27,634 vehicles—every Pacifica Hybrid produced for all model years combined. Of that total, 3,370 are in Canada and about.

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

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MIT study finds stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency

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The weight of heavy-duty trucks as they drive causes a slight deflection in the road surface under them—enough of a dip to make a difference to the trucks’ overall fuel efficiency (deflection-induced pavement-vehicle interaction). Now, a study by MIT researchers suggests that small changes in roadway paving practices could reduce that efficiency loss, at little to no cost.

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Tesla Semi surge, Nikola Badger production plans, Pacifica Hybrid recall: Today’s Car News

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The Tesla Semi is at last full speed ahead. Meanwhile Nikola announced that its Badger electric truck aims to reach the market around the same time as the Cybertruck. And there’s a new recall for the Pacifica Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is being recalled again—this time for nothing to.

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Citroën ë-SpaceTourer all-electric MPV unveiled

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Citroën has never been a brand to shy away from the quirky and left-field, and its newest launch is no different. The Citroën ë-SpaceTourer fully electric MPV will offer almost unrivalled versatility for families, business users and as a 'lifestyle' prospect when it reaches these shores later this year.

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Guidehouse Insights forecasts deployments of highly automated vehicles are unlikely before 2025

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According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, significant deployments for more than a few hundred thousand light-duty, highly automated vehicles are not expected until after 2025, with global volumes expected to reach approximately 13.1 million in 2030. Although 2020 was long projected as the turning point for when automated vehicles would start being widely deployed and adopted, the reality is that AD technology has proven far more challenging to develop and validate than anticipated, the

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Tesla Model 3 Performance 2019 Review

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Tesla Model 3 Performance fares amazingly well in 707-mile test

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New $22M CARB pilot to fund equitable, clean transportation options in disadvantaged communities

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The California Air Resources Board will provide up to $22 million in grants to address transportation needs in disadvantaged and low-income communities with clean transportation options under a new $22-million pilot project. The funding, available through the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP), will support the planning and implementation of clean transportation projects.

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

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New Citroen e-SpaceTourer is an all-electric MPV with 143 miles of range

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Citroen has revealed details of the upcoming e-SpaceTourer, with the spacious all-electric MPEV offering room for nine people as well as a range of 143 zero emission miles.

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Wenco & Oxbotica partner to develop first open autonomy solution for mining industry

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Wenco, a wholly owned subsidiary company of Hitachi Construction Machinery, and Oxbotica have signed an MOU to develop a world-first Open Autonomy solution for mining. Initial trials are underway, and the companies are actively recruiting mining partners with appropriate testing grounds. The industry-leading system will provide customers flexibility and efficiency in autonomous mining deployment, allowing them to operate any open standard-based vehicle and integrate it into their existing fleet.

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Nikola Badger electric pickup: Arriving in 2022, production partner TBA

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The production-bound Nikola Badger fuel-cell-supplemented electric pickup truck hasn't yet been shown, and there's been no production plan yet announced. Nikola hasn't even delivered a single non-prototype vehicle. And yet the much-hyped company is now targeting a 2022 launch for the truck. That information comes from a Reuters interview with CEO.

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Japan scientists develop new catalyst capable of assisting three different key hydrogen reactions

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Scientists from Kyushu University and Kumamoto University in Japan have developed a new catalyst capable of assisting three key reactions for using hydrogen in energy and industry. Inspired by three types of enzymes in nature, this research can help elucidate unknown relationships among catalysts, paving the way for efficient use of hydrogen gas as a next-generation energy source in the future.

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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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