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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. (PICC) has completed a software upgrade to its 6.1

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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The objective of this agreement is to develop a project to repower and put into service 400 switcher and line-haul freight locomotives, all 100% powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or renewable natural gas (RNG) with low or zero emissions, in line with the Argentina’s decarbonization goals.

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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Our hydrogen locomotive program has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from locomotive operations, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future in the freight rail sector. CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico.

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Toyota Shows Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG, Two Modified Prius Hybrids at SEMA

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). Range for the CNG hybrid is projected to be 250+ miles. Toyota also publicly debuted two uniquely modified Prius gas-electric hybrids at the 2009 SEMA Show.

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Cadillac partners with and ChargePoint for ELR charging

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All 2014 and 2015 ELRs will include a ChargePoint Driver Kit in the owner’s manual. The ELR has a total range of 340 miles and an all-electric range of 37 miles. million gallons of gasoline and driven 89 million gas free miles. Every 10 seconds, a driver connects to a ChargePoint station.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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Freight efficiency is based on payload weight and fuel efficiency expressed in ton-miles per gallon. The testing was conducted over 11 runs meeting SAE International test standards along a 312-mile route. Gas flow improvements included a lower delta-P EGR loop and turbocharger match. Earlier post.) Source: Cummins.

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L The DQ 400 E hybrid transmission is also being applied in the upcoming Audi A3 plug-in hybrid.

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