Movin'On 2018 Sustainable Mobility Summit

Sustainable transportation is on display at Michelin's Movin'On summit.

May 31, 2018

The Lion Electric Co. reveals its all-electric midi/minibus at Movin’On 2018 (learn more, 21007256).

The Lion Electric Co. reveals its all-electric midi/minibus at Movin’On 2018 (learn more, 21007256).

The 2018 edition of Movin'On by Michelin was once again filled with a variety of sessions and technology demonstrates related to sustainable mobility.

During the summit The Lion Electric Co. unveiled its all-electric 26 ft. midi/minibus, the e LIONM. Michelin, meanwhile, announced that by 2048 all tires will be manufactured using 80% sustainable materials and 100% of all tires will be recycled.

Infrastructure funding is a silver lining for many in the construction equipment industry.

Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021

Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.

The majority of safety functions described by the new ANSI standard will require the use of a sensor to deliver the necessary values.

Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard

Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.

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The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation

Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.

IC Bus Receives First Electric CE School Bus Order

The order for 18 electric school buses will be operated by 14 school districts in British Columbia.

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Ricardo Aims to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030

Ricardo has made a public commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions from its operations by the end of calendar year 2030.

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7 Reasons Fuel Cell Powertrains are the Future of Zero-Emissions Mobility

Bosch examines the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains which it plans to bring to market in 2022-2023.

Ricardo's report assesses the lifecycle impacts of European light- and heavy-duty vehicle types, including electric buses, with 65 different vehicle types and powertrain combinations.

Ricardo Report Examines Lifecycle Impacts of Road Vehicles in Europe

The life-cycle assessment found new electric vehicles are expected to have significantly lower impacts on the climate compared to conventional combustion engine vehicles.

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HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Production Plant Begins Operation

The HYBRIT initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in Sweden and 7% in Finland, as well as cutting steel industry emissions in Europe and globally.

The prototype electric medium-duty International eMV Series was debuted at the 2019 NACV Show.

Navistar Announces New Facility for NEXT eMobility Solutions Business

The new facility will include design, engineering and analysis of all the company's electric vehicles and batteries.

Volvo Penta's Stage V engines are used in a range of off-highway equipment applications.

Volvo Penta Outlines Benefits of its Stage V Engines

Improved fuel efficiency and ease of maintenance are some of the benefits provided beyond emissions reductions by Volvo Penta's Stage V off-road engines.

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HYBRIT Demonstrates Successful Trials Using Fossil-Free Fuels in Pellet Process

Three alternative fuels for industrial pellet production have been tested on a pilot scale and will continue undergoing development.

Electric vehicles like the VNR Electric demonstrate what is feasible currently in the market and will help California and other states meet their emissions reduction goals.

States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways

California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.

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New Volta Electric Truck Features Redesigned Driver Cab with Improved Visibility

Drivers of the Volta Zero electric truck will also benefit from inclusion of technologies such as Active Steering, Road Sign Assist, and Reversing Assistant.

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ZF CeTrax Central Drive Installed in New Terberg Electric Vehicles

The first units are installed in Terberg YT203-EV electric terminal tractors and Terberg BC202-EV electric body carriers.

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Camcon Automotive Digital Engine Technology Can Reduce Fuel Use and Emissions

A combination of software and the company’s Intelligent Valve Technology, the system has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by 5% in diesel powered trucks.

The new facility will initially produce the Nikola Two which is currently undergoing testing with Anheuser-Busch.

Nikola Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Arizona

The zero-emissions facility will have the capacity to produce 35,000 Class 8 commercial semi-trucks annually, running two shifts.

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Use of Hydrogen Dual Fuel Saves 14 Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide

ULEMCo converted several commercial vehicles to use of green hydrogen dual fuel as part of the HyTIME project which showed significant emissions reductions.

The Stage V transition deadlines have been extended for some categories of engines.

EU Signs into Law 12-Month Extension of Stage V Transition Deadlines

CEMA says the amended legislation provides an important measure to mitigate some of the most significant disruptions in the sector caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oberon Fuels and Mack Trucks have been testing the use of DME in heavy-duty on-road trucks.

Dimethyl Ether Market to be Worth US $9,868.1 Million by 2025

Transparency Market Research says continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions will help drive growth of the dimethyl ether market.

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Allison and Cummins Receive CARB Certification for Engine Paired with Hybrid Propulsion System

Certification is for the model year 2020 Allison Hybrid 40/50 Electric Propulsion system paired with the Cummins B6.7 and L9 diesel-electric hybrid engines used in transit buses and coaches.

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Eaton Emission-Reducing and Electric Vehicle Technologies Contribute to Clean Air Initiative

Eaton has partnered with CALSTART to provide the necessary technologies which support the National Zero-Emission Truck Coalition’s initiatives.

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Epiroc Sets Target to Halve Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Epiroc has launched new sustainability goals for 2030 which include support of the Paris Agreement by further reducing carbon dioxide emissions from operations and transport.

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JCB Develops Hydrogen Fueled Excavator

The 20-tonne 220X excavator is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and has been undergoing testing at JCB's quarry proving grounds.

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Volvo Penta Collaborates with Rosenbauer on Zero-Emission Fire Truck

Volvo Penta has developed an electric driveline for Rosenbauer’s concept fire truck which will produce zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduce noise levels.

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Extension Approved for Stage V Transition Deadlines

CECE reports Member State Ambassadors to the European Commission have approved an extension for the EU Stage V transition deadlines.

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Construction Equipment Industry Shift to Circular Economy Could Benefit Business and the Planet

Volvo CE's Nele Van Campfort describes how a circular economy approach could be applied to the construction equipment industry of the future.

Bosch is preparing for the gradual ramp-up of its manufacturing operations around the world.

Bosch Begins Ramping up Production, Continues Focus on Technology Advancements

Bosch said during its annual press conference it will continue to focus on new technology developments and has begun gradually ramping up production at its manufacturing sites.