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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

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Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, has selected the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) as the exclusive transmission currently offered for its new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite model. We are pleased to partner with Mack on this sustainability initiative.

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Cummins collaborating across autonomous vehicle system providers to offer leading powertrain solutions

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Cummins delivers powertrains that provide leading performance and fuel economy through the integration of hardware and software. Cummins will be launching a set of software features to integrate its powertrains with Automated Driving System (ADS) technologies from different providers.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service said in February that at least 10% of the new mail trucks would be electric.

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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Cummins will begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019, including full battery-electric and plug-in hybrid systems. During a teleconference yesterday, Cummins Inc.

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Buick adding new eAssist mild hybrid to 2018 Buick LaCrosse as standard powertrain

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Buick’s eAssist propulsion system combines a compact electric motor and an advanced 24-cell air-cooled 0.45kWh lithium-ion battery pack with the 2.5L It also acts as an electric generator providing the energy stored in the lithium-ion battery pack. This energy powers the electrical system when the vehicle is in Auto-Stop mode.

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Dodge to discontinue Challenger and Charger in shift to EVs

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Dodge has announced today that it will discontinue the Challenger and Charger models in 2023 as it plans to transition to electric vehicles. According to CNBC , Dodge will discontinue its gas-powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger models in 2023 as the brand works towards electrification.

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Ford announces China electrification push with new Mondeo PHEV and long-range electric SUV; 70% electrified line-up by 2025

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Ford also confirmed plans to bring an all-new fully electric small SUV to China within five years; the electric SUV will feature a range of up to 450 km (279 miles) and will also be marketed in North America and Europe. Changan Ford will start manufacturing the Mondeo Energi plug-in hybrid in Chongqing in early 2018.

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