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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified.

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DOE to award up to $2.5M to deploy fuel-cell-powered baggage tow tractors at commercial airports

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Although the majority of DOE’s funding for fuel cells is directed at research and development, DOE has previously supported other early market applications, such as fuel cell forklifts and back-up power for telecommunications. Unscheduled maintenance on battery powered GSE is frequent enough to present a significant cost to users.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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This modular system reduces production costs and address the power requirement portfolio of diverse vehicle markers. The Symbio FCell offer includes standard CAN-Bus and electrical interfaces, cooling output and maintenance software. Electric (Battery) Fleets Fuel Cells'

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. PV canopies will produce power and reduce temperatures underneath canopies. AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. They need high amounts of power for operation and have to be at sea for months at a time.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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By combining flexibility and experience with industry-leading technology, Fleet Partners offers innovative, cost-effective, tailored solutions designed to meet the needs of every business. Businesses in NZ are setting new targets for their fleets to reduce CO2 emissions and driving down fleet costs. Some things to consider.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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Charged : Does Nuvve provide just V2G implementation, or do you also offer a comprehensive fleet charging-as-a-service solution? Where we are working with school districts, we are providing them with charging stations and maintenance. In Denmark, we’ve done all those light-duty fleets. That’s significant. That’s significant.

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