BAE Systems has secured a contract to supply its hybridrive propulsion system, HDS300 system for the US-based bus manufacturer New Flyer. The HDS300 hybridrive propulsion system will be used to power a fleet of new 60ft low-floor rapid ...
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ABB to provide power distribution and automation solution for Sevan offshore accommodation vessels Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order to provide integrated solutions that include ...
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ABB to supply propulsion transformers to leading Chinese shipbuilder Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013 ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology has been selected by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. in China, to supply 24 dry-type ...
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The boss of BMW says the company is investigating new powertrain solutions for its next-generation zero-emission vehicles, including fuel cell-powered electric motors. BMW Group CEO Norbert Reithofer says integrating fuel-cell technology ...
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US based electric automotive parts manufacturer UQM Technologies has signed a three year electric propulsion systems supply contract with the Boulder Electric Vehicle (BEV). Under the deal, the manufacturer will deliver electric motors ...
Scana Industrier ASA announces Scana Steel Bjorneborg has received new order from Rolls-Royce Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 Scana Industrier ASA has through its subsidiary Scana Steel Björneborg, received an additional order from ...
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With the number of vessels using dual fuel/LNG propulsion systems growing steadily, Autronica Fire and Security is focusing on the importance of gas detection in this sector during Nor-Shipping 2013. LNG as a fuel can provide lower ...
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The Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost has been named the International Engine of the Year for the second consecutive year. Ford’s direct-injection turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine achieved the highest score in the history of the ...
LEEVAC Shipyards Jennings LLC, of Jennings, LA, a subsidiary of LEEVAC Shipyards, LLC announced today that it has signed contracts with Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC, an affiliate of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) of ...
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Volkswagen has given a revealing insight into its next-generation powertrain technology, confirming development of a 10-speed DSG, a high-performance diesel engine and a focus on plug-in hybrid and natural gas propulsion systems for its ...
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BAE Systems has secured a contract to supply hybrid propulsion system for Nova LFS hybrid electric (HEV) buses in Quebec. Under the contract, the BAE Systems will deliver 475 units of the HybriDrive Series propulsion system for HEV buses ...
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The new 22kW fast-charger fitted to the latest Volvo C30 Electric reduces the vehicle’s full charge time to just 90 minutes. The C30 Electric uses the world’s first on-board charger that operates on a three-phase power supply ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo Cars has developed a new on-board charger for its upgraded C30 electric vehicle (EV) in collaboration with Siemens, which is claimed to be capable of fully charging the car in about 1.5 hours. ...
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General Motors (GM) will invest $200m to construct a new test wing in its Global Powertrain Engineering Headquarters located at Pontiac in Michigan, US. The new test wing, which is expected to complete in second half of 2014, will have a ...
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Business Line reported that L&T has delivered its first indigenously designed and constructed high speed interceptor boat to the Indian Coast Guard. Capable of achieving a maximum speed over 40 knots, the boat was designed and constructed ...
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