Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If you visit a big truck parts store near me (in Maryland), you can get anything you need for vehicle maintenance. To know what you need to keep your truck in top shape, you should have a schedule of maintenance tasks to keep your truck operating properly, so let’s go over 14 critical ones.

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JUNE 29, 2023

million in the Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure. million in the Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure. bp ventures has invested €7.5

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MARCH 10, 2023

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Right ahead of its launch, Kia India claimed the Sonet is the lowest maintenance car in its segment, citing a study. Watch: Kia Sonet 2024 facelift SUV: Armed with ADAS, ready for rivals If you own the Kia Sonet SUV, here are some DIY (do it yourself) tips for you for better maintenance of the car.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This agreement is part of a strategic equipment renewal process developed by Escondida. The 798 AC is powered by the Cat C175-16 diesel engine with the Cat AC electric drive; the 798 AC has a payload of 372t. More than 4,500 C175 engines are in operation around the world, with more than 22 million hours of run time.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 15, 2021

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time.

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Cars That Think

MAY 4, 2022

From advanced manufacturing to automated vehicles, engineers are using LiDAR to change the world as we know it. They noticed that the roads in their New England area were in poor condition, and wanted to see if there was a way to help solve the way road maintenance is performed. This is a sponsored article brought to you by SICK Inc.

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JUNE 17, 2022

Under the agreement, Otto and ZeroAvia will work to integrate ZeroAvia’s ZA600 zero-emission engines to Otto’s Celera aircraft. When powered by ZeroAvia’s powertrain, the Celera will offer long range zero-emission flights, while further reducing operating costs, thanks to reduced maintenance costs and falling hydrogen-fuel prices.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Rolls-Royce is developing turbogenerator technology—including a new small engine—designed for hybrid-electric aviation applications. The research and development of this technology is being part funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. —Rob Watson, President – Rolls Royce Electrical.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

The technology should also provide for significant reductions in noise, vibration, moving parts and maintenance as compared to current combustion engines. In late 2023, Hyliion plans to first release the Hypertruck ERX powertrain, which leverages a natural gas engine as the generator onboard.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), a part of the Nikkiso Co., A market leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance of cryogenic infrastructure, this facility offers full in-house capabilities from engineering & permitting through manufacturing, construction, and maintenance.

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

Blue Bird’s electric school buses produce zero emissions, and have fewer parts when compared with a diesel bus. Their performance is comparable to a bus powered by a combustion engine, and their quiet performance allows the driver to better hear the passengers they are transporting.

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MAY 31, 2021

The hybrid power conversion will be carried out on the Maersk Minder , a deep-water anchor-handling tug-supply (AHTS) vessel during the early part of 2022. The conversion will also reduce the vessel’s maintenance requirements while increasing operational performance. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in May 2021.

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MARCH 17, 2023

IDIQ contracts are most often used for service contracts and architect-engineering services. Earlier post.) Blink Series 7 charging station (Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. IDIQs help streamline the contract process and speed service delivery.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The new concept system is a part of the ongoing development of Ballard’s future product platform—which will feature power outputs from 180kW to 360kW—specifically to address the requirements of heavy-duty and long-haul trucks on global markets.

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JUNE 9, 2022

As part of the agreement the partners will offer aircraft leasing and financing solutions that enable operators to run zero-emission flights. MONTE and ZeroAvia aim to retrofit the aircraft for clients starting in 2024 and will provide and finance maintenance and hydrogen availability services to support these operations.

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JUNE 5, 2022

As a first concrete example of this new cooperation, Class8 Energy announced an agreement with the largest Canadian heavy vehicle parts distributo—UAP’s Heavy Vehicle parts division—to supply Skeleton’s supercapacitors to them. —Jean Labrie, CEO of Class8 Energy.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., The signing of the Memorandum on the development of the engine for the LRWBA is a milestone for the civil aviation of Russia and China.

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JUNE 22, 2023

As part of the initial technical study conducted alongside Type Certificate holder MHIRJ over the last year, an initial entry-point for a CRJ 700 retrofit with ZeroAvia’s ZA 2000RJ powertrain—confirming maximum takeoff weight, center of gravity and structural allowances—has been identified. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 24, 2021

The EMD SD80ACe features the reliable 710 Series engine—20-cylinder, two-stroke, turbocharged—and operates on B20. Progress Rail is currently undergoing additional testing and development.

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OCTOBER 14, 2016

CWI) announced that orders are being processed and production of the ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NO x natural gas engine ( earlier post ) has commenced. CWI natural gas engines have met the 2010 EPA standard for particulate matter (0.01 Operating ISL G NZ engines on RNG offers a significant GHG emissions benefit compared to fossil fuels.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The first vehicle now serves routes in Fresno with the balance of the vehicles to be deployed in Fresno and Stockton as part of a year-long program. We’re proud to now be a part of USPS’ long tradition of implementing the latest technology to green their fleet.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

liters) natural gas engine, based on Scania’s well-proven inline 6-cylinder, 13-liter engine. The Euro 6 engine works according to the Otto principle with spark plugs and complete combustion and delivers 410 hp (302 kW) @ 1,900 rpm with 2,000 N·m torque @ 1,100–1,400 rpm—well in line with diesel engines of a similar size.

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JULY 16, 2021

billion engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)—a mineral mining company affiliate of US-based Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and MIND ID Indonesia’s Mining Industry—for a copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. Japan-based Chiyoda Corporation has been awarded a $2.7-billion

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 28, 2023

Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 3: Why Tesla’s NACS is unlikely to kill CCS Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for EV charging.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 26, 2023

While Tesla vehicles and other EVs do require less maintenance than cars powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs), there are still a handful of parts worth checking regularly — and a few products that will […]

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Fairbanks Morse Model 38 opposed-piston engine. The leading manufacturer of opposed-piston engines, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), an EnPro Industries company, has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with Achates Power, Inc., Click to enlarge. while meeting the most stringent, global vehicle emissions standards.

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JULY 17, 2023

In the future, the software-controlled, flexible, and scalable server solution will replace the decentralized control system that relies on high-maintenance industrial PCs. This approach eliminates the need for expensive, high-maintenance industrial PCs. —Sven Müller The team will work closely with the line employees.

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MARCH 31, 2022

The latest funding round will fund engineering and business operations until after the start of production in late 2022. As part of its European roadshow, Volta Trucks will be in Madrid on the 5th to 6th April, presenting the 16-tonne Volta Zero at the Circuito del Jarma, home to the Spanish Grand Prix between 1968 and 1981.

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JUNE 28, 2020

GM Defense’s solution to the Army’s next-generation transportation needs is based off the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck architecture and leverages 90% commercial off-the-shelf parts. These parts include the Multimatic dual spool-valve dampers and Chevrolet Performance suspension components.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

French shipping line CMA CGM, based in Marseille, has selected Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD’s) largest, 92 cm bore, dual-fuel low-speed engine to power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. The 12X92DF engines will be rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, making them the most powerful gas and dual-fuel engines ever built.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ANGI Energy Systems is part of the Vontier group of companies and brings 40 years of experience in the design, manufacture and maintenance of full-site gaseous refueling solutions for clients worldwide.

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Cars That Think

JULY 26, 2023

When Peter Gracey first realized he was gay, admitting it could have cost the engineer his job. Since coming out in 2009 at the age of 44, he has dedicated himself to setting up support networks to help LGBTQ+ engineers find their voice. You can apply the basic principles of being an engineer to any form of engineering,” he says. “You

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

According to the MOU, MHIRJ will be supporting ZeroAvia by providing engineering services in support of the certification of the engines to PART 33 for aircraft, as well as assisting ZeroAvia by providing advisory services evaluating the feasibility of a green retrofit program for regional aircraft.

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MARCH 13, 2020

As the Volkswagen Chattanooga factory ramps up production of the new Atlas Cross Sport, and lays groundwork for assembling the next generation of Volkswagen electric vehicles planned to begin in 2022, engineers are using augmented reality (AR) goggles to design production lines and help spot potential issues.

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MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Alaska and ZeroAvia engineers will work together to scale the company’s existing powertrain platform to produce the ZA2000, an engine family capable of producing between 2,000 and 5,000 kilowatts of power with a 500-mile range. Working to advance novel propulsion is one of the five parts of Alaska’s strategy to achieve net zero.

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