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

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All three plants producing CR-V in North America—HCM, IAP and ELP—worked in close collaboration with the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) and the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio (TMP-O), which are responsible for the all-new powertrain for the latest Honda electrified vehicle. Cumulatively, Honda has invested nearly $24.6

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Volvo Trucks to begin selling all-electric trucks in North America in 2020

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Volvo LIGHTS is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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liter Power Stroke diesel will be Ford’s second in North America. The new diesel engine, Ford’s second in North America, has already been applied in the global Ford Ranger truck sold in world markets (3.2 liter Power Stroke is one of several engines that will be available for Transit in North America, including the 3.5-liter

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Deutsche Post DHL Group orders up to 44 Volvo electric trucks; cooperation agreement

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Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-exhaust-emission vehicles. The company has delivered electric trucks to a wide range of customers in Europe, North America and Australia.

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system. TPS Transient Plasma Ignition System is a new tool for high-dilute combustion strategies, reduced NO x emissions, and efficient engine modes in challenging situations. The Toyota 2.5L

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Volvo Trucks leading market in Europe and in N America for electric heavy-duty trucks

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Volvo Trucks leads the market in Europe and in North America for heavy electric trucks after the first quarter of 2023. Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. The group is also investing in a charging corridor in North America.

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Ford Next launches flexible lease pilot with Uber for rideshare drivers going electric

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Uber aims to be a zero-emissions platform in North America and Europe by 2030 and has pledged $800 million in incentives and resources to help drivers make the switch to electric vehicles. In addition, the Mustang Mach-E is eligible for Comfort Electric, Uber’s premium zero exhaust ride offering.

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