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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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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads.

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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

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Airbus has introduced its latest zero-emission eVTOL, designed to carry four people with a noise decibel range lower than a hairdryer when flying – which will radically cut into the noise pollution factor of a futuristic vision of eVTOLs buzzing around busy cities. Perhaps closer to people talking loudly.

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Damen delivers its first hybrid tug to Iskes; up to 30% savings on fuel, 40% on emissions

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By combining diesel-direct, diesel-electric propulsion and battery power the vessel can achieve average fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 40% reduction of emissions. The same batteries will be used when the tug is at the quayside at night, doing away with the use of generators. The Bernardus. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen reveals new electric van concept

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Volkswagen is due to unveil its vision for cleaner deliveries, with the new e-Co Motion concept at the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow. The German brand envisages a future where light commercial vehicles run on battery power for local deliveries into built-up, inner city areas, where air pollution is currently problematic.

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Noco-Noco and Greenfuel sign MoU for Li-Ion battery longevity technology – ET Auto

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As one of the leading suppliers of electric vehicle (EV) components to major automotive manufacturers in India, the company has sold over a hundred thousand batteries powering EVs covering more than 80 million km on Indian roads, the release said.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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It coordinates communication between different systems, including the motor, battery, power electronics, and charging system. 7 DC-DC Converter: A DC-DC converter converts high voltage DC supply from the battery to low voltage supply. This comparison accounts only for electricity from coal-based power plants.