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Isuzu and Cummins collaborating on prototype medium-duty electric trucks

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Cummins and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America. This truck represents the first zero-emissions solution facilitated by the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) formed in May 2019. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Locked in: Isuzu D-MAX EV ute gets green light for Australia to fight incoming electrified Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux 

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A near production-ready all-electric Isuzu D-MAX ute has been confirmed for an Australian launch as the Japanese brand attempts to head off electrified utilities based on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Revealed ahead of the Bangkok motor show, exact timings for when the Isuzu D-MAX EV launches have yet to be announced.

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XL Fleet offering hybrid electric upfit for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups

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is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty pickup trucks. XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzu fleet vehicles.

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. The big news is that BYD isn’t bothering with a diesel version, preferring to introduce aa plug-in hybrid powertrains that blend a 1.5-litre

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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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The new joint venture company, which will manufacture best-selling NEVs including the DM-i super hybrid models and related parts, is anticipated to be based in Uzbekistan. Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading NEV (plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles] manufacturer.

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. Both are compatible with its Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid system that packages an 18.3kWh battery and could provide for an all-electric driving range of up to 100km. litre turbo or 2.0-litre

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XL Fleet going public via merger with SPAC Pivotal Investment Corporation II; expanding fleet portfolio to all-electric solutions

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XL developed a flexible proprietary electrification powertrain platform that transforms traditional fossil fuel-powered fleet vehicles into hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as they are manufactured. In 2020, more than 50 SPACs have been formed in the US as of the beginning of August, raising some $21.5

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