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Minnesota Trucking Association Report Examines Challenges For Developing Long-Haul Electric Trucks

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星期四, 二月 8, 2024
Transport, Education, Electricity, Policy, MTA, Investment, Human, Travel, Clothing, Cold Weather, Food, Medicine, Research

Battery Loss in Cold Weather: Battery electric trucks in cold weather states such as Minnesota are specifically challenged due to the 30-40% reduction in performance.

Key Points: 
  • Battery Loss in Cold Weather: Battery electric trucks in cold weather states such as Minnesota are specifically challenged due to the 30-40% reduction in performance.
  • The report determined that the development of heavy-duty electric trucks, necessary infrastructure and pricing are not practical for near or mid-term adoption for the long-haul sector.
  • The Minnesota Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association representing over 550 trucking companies and allied firms from across the state.
  • The membership reflects the diversity of the Minnesota trucking industry, including less-than-truckload, truckload, bulk, agricultural, heavy specialized and private trucking operations.

KIA AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2023 NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID PRICING

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星期一, 十月 10, 2022
Pillar, EX, Time, MPG, Cold Weather, PHEV, K5, Somatosensory system, Multimedia, NBA, Temperature, SX, Sport utility vehicle, Tax, Photography, EPA, HEV, Digital, Niro, Torque, Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, Weather, Gasoline, Level 2, Video game console, Mobile phone, Electric battery, Kia Sportage, Kia

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has announced pricing for the all-new second generation 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid, starting at $33,740.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has announced pricing for the all-new second generation 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid, starting at $33,740.
  • When connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours7.
  • The 2023 Niro Plug-in Hybrid is arriving in dealers now and will be available in all 50 states.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands.

BAE Systems to showcase combat vehicles and advanced defense technologies during Eurosatory

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星期二, 六月 7, 2022
Defense, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, BAE Systems, Time, Foreign, Bronco All Terrain Tracked Carrier, Infantry fighting vehicle, IFV, CATV, Beowulf, NATO, Ground Forces of the Slovak Republic, Defense, Solution, Multimedia, Active protection system, Foreign Military Sales, BAE, United States Department of Defense, Swedish Army, BvS 10, Puma (IFV), APKWS, ARCHER, Acquisition, Credit, MVP, CV90, Infantry, Cold Weather, FMS, Satellite navigation device, Road, Telescopic sight, Eurosatory

BAE Systems will display a broad range of capabilities during the Eurosatory defense and security tradeshow in Paris June 13-17; including combat vehicles, artillery systems, and technologies for precision strike and situational awareness.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems will display a broad range of capabilities during the Eurosatory defense and security tradeshow in Paris June 13-17; including combat vehicles, artillery systems, and technologies for precision strike and situational awareness.
  • CV90: The CV90 is combat proven and trusted and exists in more than a dozen variants for different mission sets.
  • Check6: The Check-6 rear-vision system is a camera system for ground vehicles that provides high-quality situational awareness to ground forces.
  • In combat, the APKWS system has achieved over a 93 percent success rate when fired from rotary- and fixed-wing platforms.