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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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The technology is one of the 30 winners of the latest round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition announced by the Transport Secretary. Maximum speed is 75 mph. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998.

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Scania introduces new generation of electric trucks for regional long-haul

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The latest electric Scania trucks are accompanied by all the support with operational factors and services that make them complete solutions, with charging, finance, insurance and maintenance all in place. Fixed routes that provide for planned charging at the home depot or at the destination are most favorable.

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UK Grounds Maintenance Company Contracts for Four Ford-Smith Electric Vehicles Light Commercial EVs

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Carillion Fleet Management is one of only a few companies willing to underwrite electric vehicles on behalf of its customers, and has supplied the four vans on a seven-year contract hire with maintenance agreement. A 90 kW induction motor delivers a top speed of up to 50 mph. Earlier post.)

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Texas in process of raising speed limits

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This legislation allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to create a 75-mph speed limit on sections of the highway system found to be reasonable and safe through a speed study. Outside of urban districts, the speed limit would be 70 mph on a numbered highway and 60 mph on a non-numbered highway.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100km); and.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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The lighter weight of these locomotives ensures the ability to safely operate the locomotives at speeds of up to 125 mph (201 km/h) more efficiently, requiring less maintenance.

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DOT issues final rule on transportation of flammable liquids by rail

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. Designates new operational protocols for trains transporting large volumes of flammable liquids, such as routing requirements, speed restrictions, and information for local government agencies.