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Swiss Post, Austrian Post to move to fully electric fleets by 2030

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The company already operates the largest electric vehicle fleet in the country and will switch more than 9,000 vehicles to electric as part of EV100. Committing to go fully electric through EV100 will drive innovation and ensure long-term competitive advantage for the business.

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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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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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To support these sustainability goals, Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology. Reduced maintenanceelectric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions.

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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Launches Two Kia e-Niro 1st Fully Electric Emergency Response Vehicles

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Two Kia e-Niro adapted for use as electric emergency response vehicles The cars will be used as part of an initial pilot study Each car is equipped with life-saving equipment, medication and supplies for first responder paramedics Estimated 25 per cent reduction in maintenance costs over a petrol or diesel equivalent Two Kia e-Niro […].

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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 truck architecture incorporates electricity as the main energy source at high voltage to power fully electric motors. A conventional Hyster Reachstacker in operation.

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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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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. Product strategy: fully-electric models in high-volume series. The company will have 25 electrified models on the roads by 2023—half of them fully electric.

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