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Battery-powered electric trains will soon bring cleaner air—especially in Europe

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Battery-electric, that is. While electrical propulsion has been the preferred way to move trains for most of a century, the idea of moving them longer distances via battery is one that’s just now being realized. Trains are about to go electric.

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Sun Joe’s 24V power cleaner uses any fresh water source at $59 in New Green Deals

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It’s also more compact, battery-powered, and needs no gas or oil to function. The post Sun Joe’s 24V power cleaner uses any fresh water source at $59 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek. Are you tired of the large size of pressure washers?

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. Keeping this in mind can help you maximize the lifespan of your EV’s battery.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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With growing interest from Gradall’s municipality customers for quieter, cleaner solutions that meet intensifying sustainability demands and regulations, collaborative discussions between Gradall and Volvo Penta began in spring 2022.

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering.

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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment. This reduces the load on the alternator and, as a result, fuel consumption.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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of these are using cleaner propulsion. In April 2021, Ricardo announced that it had received Government funding to assess the commercial viability of a facility to assemble battery packs for UK manufacturers which currently produce fewer than 10,000 electrified vehicles per year. In Britain, vans and trucks make up 13.1%

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