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Pisa, Deutsche Telekom and Kiunsys launch smart city pilot project to optimize inner city parking as part of ITS; POSSE

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That’s why we are particularly pleased to be part of this joint project with our partner company Kiunsys and the City of Pisa—a leading member of the European ITS standardization network POSSE. Within the framework of this program, the city is implementing open standards and helping to develop European best-practice guidelines.

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Ryder orders more than 200 heavy-duty natural gas trucks as part of SANBAG project

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a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has ordered 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles as part of its agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) to launch a heavy-duty natural gas truck rental and leasing project in Southern California. Ryder System, Inc., Infrastructure.

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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

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Operators charge fees for the electricity provided, often regulated by state or federal guidelines. Display screens at stations provide instructions, safety guidelines, and promotional content. Customized advertising, vehicle rental services, and insurance offerings are also part of this model.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers. Lightning Electric is available for the Ford E-450 as part of Ford’s eQVM (Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers) program. The new Lightning Electric Ford E-450 model will offer peak power of 220 kW (295 hp).

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Sunfire partners with Total on highly efficient hydrogen technology; E-CO2MET

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Sunfire will provide a megawatt-scale high temperature electrolyzer for use in industrial environments as part of the E-CO2MET research and development project. The evaluation of the results will be undertaken by Total according to quality and qualification guidelines for new technologies.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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million) and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), two non-profit organizations that are responsible for developing and managing projects as part of the National Fuel Cell Bus Program. This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets.

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TxDOT, TTI sign MOU to test connected and automated vehicle technologies in Texas

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The MOU delineates the guidelines that would allow TTI to test lab-proven technologies in a real-world environment. TxDOT is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of 80,000 miles of Texas’ highway system. The safety of all motorists is the deciding factor in everything TxDOT does.

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