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California Gets its First All-Electric Garbage Truck

Sacramento will be receiving its first all-electric garbage truck equipped with a Motiv all-electric powertrain

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Michelin Group Provides Insights into Sustainable Mobility Technologies

The Michelin Group’s Movin’On Summit gathered people from around the world to share ideas and collaborate on common industry challenges.

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Renault Researching and Developing 13% More Fuel Efficient Truck

Renault's FALCON project aims to demonstrate the potential of reducing fuel consumption and emissions through an innovative truck design.

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SSAB Forms Joint Venture Company for Fossil-Free Steel

SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have formed a joint venture company to develop a steelmaking process the emits water instead of carbon dioxide.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Cloud Computing Transforming All Aspects of Manufacturing says new ITIF Report

ITIF's report examines the growing use of cloud computing to innovate and reduce costs of manufacturing, and urges policy makers to promote greater adoption to bolster U.S. competitiveness.

Proterra Receives Investments from BMW, Generation Investment Management

Proterra has received investments from Generation Investment Management and BMW i Ventures which will help support its East and West coast production capabilities and continued innovation.

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Scania Collaborating with HAVI to Reduce CO2 Emissions in McDonald’s Supply Chain

The collaboration's goal is to shift 70% of HAVI's total truck flee to alternative fuels by 2021 to reduce emissions, utilizing Scania's next generation gas and hybrid model trucks.

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Sustainability Takes the Stage in Montreal

Michelin's Movin'On Summit brought together technology and thought leaders from a variety of industries to discuss the current and future state of sustainable mobility.

Proterra's battery electric bus was one of the many alternative energy vehicles included in the event's ride and drive.

John Deere Adds Two Models and Offers Additional Updates to G-Series Motor Grader Lineup

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John Deere has introduced the 620G/GP and 622G/GP motor graders, designed for applications requiring lighter, more fuel-efficient machines.

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California Gets First All-Electric Refuse Vehicle

Motiv Power Systems

A Motiv-Powered all-electric refuse vehicle replaces 2.8 mpg diesel version, eliminating emissions and noise for downtown Sacramento residents.

Motiv’s All-Electric Powertrain uses off-the-shelf batteries and motors, which can be mixed and matched to fit the exact size and duty cycle of the electric truck needed.

Movin’On Set to Return to Montreal in 2018

Michelin North America

Michelin's Movin'On sustainable mobility summit will take place once again in 2018 in Montreal.

ElectriCity Expanding Operations and Testing of Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Volvo Group Global

Volvo and other partners in the ElectriCity project will expand electric bus operations, as well as expand the demonstration area to include heavy vehicles and emission-free urban traffic.

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