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Toronto Fire Services orders two fully electric Vector pumpers

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Spartan Emergency Response, a subsidiary of REV Group and a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus, announced that Toronto Fire Services has ordered two all-electric Vector fire trucks. These trucks will have the same functionality and capabilities as our other pumper trucks but will leverage leading-edge electric vehicle technology.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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CASE Construction Equipment introduced “Project Zeus”: the 580 EV, the construction industry’s first fully electric backhoe loader. —Leandro Lecheta, head of construction equipment — North America, CNH Industrial. The 580 EV is the first formal entry into the electric equipment market for CASE. and Moog Inc.,

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Xos and Winnebago Partner to Develop Fully Electric Specialty Vehicle Chassis

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Electric commercial vehicles manufacturer Xos and Winnebago are partnering to develop of a fully electric chassis for Winnebago’s Specialty Vehicles division. This chassis utilizes proven Xos battery and electronics technology and is customized for Winnebago’s unique commercial applications.

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Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries starting to test the first fully electric Freightliner trucks from end of 2018 onwards

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In June, Daimler Trucks presented two new fully electric trucks from its US-subsidiary Freightliner. Now, Daimler announced the two first customers to operate the e-vehicles within their fleet: a total of 30 Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 trucks will be handed over to Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries in the US.

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JLR Halewood to become all-electric production facility; next-gen medium-size SUV architecture fully electric

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billion) over the next five years in its industrial footprint, vehicle programs, autonomous, AI and digital technologies and people skills. It will be renamed the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre to reflect the move. JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) will invest £15 billion (US$18.7

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Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries starting to test the first fully electric Freightliner trucks from end of 2018 onwards

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In June, Daimler Trucks presented two new fully electric trucks from its US-subsidiary Freightliner. Now, Daimler announced the two first customers to operate the e-vehicles within their fleet: a total of 30 Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 trucks will be handed over to Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries in the US.

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Sany India unveils SKT105E, a locally manufactured electric truck for open cast mining | Autocar Professional

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Sany India, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, on Friday announced unveiling of the SKT105E Electric Dump Truck, the first of its kind to be locally manufactured in India. By manufacturing locally, we not only create job opportunities but also strengthen the indigenous manufacturing ecosystem.”

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