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Cummins Debuts All-Electric Demonstration Truck, the Aeos

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. has unveiled a concept truck with an all-electric powertrain, highlighting the diesel engine manufacturer’s commitment to electric power as an important part of its future.

August 29, 2017
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Vegetable Fuel Approved for Volvo Euro Truck Engines

Volvo Trucks approved the use of diesel hydrogenated vegetable oils for all of its Euro 5 engines, saying the fuel “works very well” in the engine.

June 22, 2015
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Alternative Fuels Expand Their Presence as an Option for Over-the-Road Fleets

Transport Topics’ special report on alternative fuels for trucking, included with this week’s newspaper, examines the key issues involved in shifting to natural gas and also looks into other nondiesel choices available to truckers.

December 2, 2013
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GE Capital Opens Alt-Fuels Research Site

GE Capital Fleet Services said it has opened its Vehicle Innovation Center in Minnesota to give customers, industry groups and researchers experience with alternative-fuel vehicles.

June 18, 2012