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CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8 Earlier post.)

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

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Today, CPKC is the first and only transnational rail network in North America. CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, West Virginia locomotive shop.

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Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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It has excellent power, over 200 miles of range on a charge, and Lightning’s energy division can support installation of fast-charging systems that meet our customer’s stringent requirements. Despite the complexity, the powertrain is designed to be quickly installed by trained ABC technicians at their facilities throughout North America.

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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’s conversion kit, which replaces Toyota’s 1.3-kilowatt

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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As part of ClearFlame’s agreements for engine modification, Minneapolis-based Reviva has been named ClearFlame’s initial engine remanufacturing partner, responsible for integrating ClearFlame’s kit into existing Cummins X15 engines; engines will carry a two-year warranty.

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Volkswagen to put MEB-based electric I.D. BUZZ microbus concept into production; Cargo variant too

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BUZZ, which is built off the Modular Electric Drive kit (MEB). BUZZ, Volkswagen is mainly targeting markets in North America, Europe and China. The concept features an all-wheel drive system with a total output of 369 hp (275 kW) and an NEDC electric driving range of 600 kilometers (270 miles on a predicted US driving cycle).

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GM emphasizes its safety testing for the Bi-fuel Impala

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Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test. gallons, sufficient for about 150 miles of driving after which the Impala seamlessly switches to gasoline power. The goal is to have the tank maintain the bullet hole only as the weak structural point, without rupturing.

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