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Cummins to supply Kalmar with driveline for new electric terminal tractor

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The Cummins driveline solution eliminates need for a transmission on a terminal tractor, simplifying the overall system and reducing maintenance needs. Cummins will provide powertrain technology, including the batteries, for the Kalmar Electric Terminal Tractor (KT2E). Kalmar T2 terminal tractor with container. Earlier post.).

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. The first hybrid offshore supply ship, will start to operate within a few weeks. Earlier post.)

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Hyster to develop fuel-cell electric reachstacker for Port of Valencia

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An on-board hydrogen fuel cell will charge the battery on the forthcoming fully electric Hyster ReachStacker. The technology will help evolve this industry into a low carbon and zero-emission sector. The truck architecture incorporates electricity as the main energy source at high voltage to power fully electric motors.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Guests experienced the fully electric trucks firsthand for the first time, and learned more about electromobility and its role in freight movement solutions. Our partnership with Volvo Group began with efforts to develop a prototype of a hybrid-electric diesel truck, something that was novel in the industry at the time.

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

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Despite supply constraints and COVID-19, global EV sales in the first half of 2021 showed a 160% increase over the same period in 2020 — and 2020 itself was a banner year for EVs. Here are other 4 major trends we have seen this year across the EV industry. Here are other 4 major trends we have seen this year across the EV industry.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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For the first time, these extend throughout the entire lifecycle: from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase. The company is targeting the biggest reductions industry-wide in this area by 2030, thus following a more ambitious path than the 1.5 Product strategy: fully-electric models in high-volume series.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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