Faraday Future (FF) has announced an agreement with US Hybrid Corporation to advance the use of FF’s electric propulsion system in energy products currently under development by US Hybrid. The collaboration will expand the use of FF’s technology—first developed for passenger vehicles—into the commercial vehicle space. Specifically, the partnership will provide powertrain systems for commercial… Read more »
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Maritime tech firm Kongsberg partners with battery maker Leclanché to build autonomous hybrid ships
Maritime technology company Kongsberg has partnered with Swiss battery maker Leclanché to introduce low- and zero-emissions technology to the marine industry. Battery-powered vessels are becoming more common in the maritime industry – companies such as Rolls-Royce are developing their own maritime battery systems. Leclanché’s batteries will be an integral part of Kongsberg’s hybrid and electric… Read more »
BYD and US Hybrid to develop hydrogen electric bus for Honolulu airport
BYD has teamed with powertrain specialist US Hybrid Corporation to develop a hydrogen-electric bus, which will serve Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The bus will use BYD’s battery-electric platform, integrating hydrogen fuel cell technology to eliminate dependency on charging. The new bus is being developed under Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI), part of the… Read more »
US Hybrid to deliver plug-in fuel cell shuttle bus to Hawaii Mass Transit Agency
The Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) has awarded a contract to US Hybrid to deliver a plug-in fuel cell shuttle bus to the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency. US Hybrid’s H2Ride 25-passenger shuttle bus uses a 30 kW fuel cell fueled by a 20 kg hydrogen storage and delivery system. The fuel… Read more »
Horse Powertrain’s amorphous-steel hybrid motor reaches 98.2% efficiency
Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new hybrid transmission motor that uses amorphous steel in the stator and, the company says, reaches 98.2% efficiency while delivering 140 kW and 360 Nm. The company says the motor’s stator uses amorphous steel alloy layers just 0.025 mm thick—about one tenth the thickness of steel used in conventional motors…. Read more »
New study: plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than automakers claim (even when drivers do plug them in)
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are the epitome of a transitional technology. Their boosters say they enable drivers to complete many journeys on battery power, while offering more range for longer trips. Detractors say that they would, if owners actually plugged them in. Despite the best efforts of skeptical journalists, automakers have largely refused to release any… Read more »
Scania launches new hybrid powertrains for buses and coaches
Truck manufacturer Scania is providing its new powertrain platform, based on the Super truck engine, in hybrid as well as internal combustion engine (ICE) configurations for buses and coaches. The hybrid variant offers an option for long-distance operators to reduce their fuel consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining flexibility. The powertrain features the company’s new e-machine and has… Read more »
OMI and Upfit UTV unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid system for off-road vehicles on Polaris Ranger 1500 platform
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary focused on customized off-road vehicles, has announced a collaboration with OMI, a global electric powertrain engineering company, to integrate the OMI Fusion-Drive hybrid system into the Polaris Ranger XD 1500 platform. The companies say this new system will bring significant advancements in hybrid heavy-duty utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), with… Read more »
Suffolk County Transit orders 132 electric and hybrid buses from NFI Group
New York state transit operator Suffolk County Transit has awarded NFI Group, a supplier of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions and a subsidiary New Flyer of America, a contract for up to 132 buses over the next five years, including 40 Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric buses and 92 Xcelsior hybrid buses. The latest order… Read more »
Allison Transmission to acquire Dana’s off-highway business, expanding EV and hybrid drivetrain capabilities
Allison Transmission has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dana’s Off-Highway business for approximately $2.7 billion. The acquisition, anticipated to close late in the fourth quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, aims to expand Allison’s existing powertrain and electrification product lines, significantly enhancing capabilities in hybrid and electric drivetrain systems for commercial and industrial applications…. Read more »