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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Previously, researchers calculated that rideshare companies’ carbon footprints could significantly decrease by fully electrifying their fleets. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. 2c07030

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Range Energy offers a calculator for commercial fleets to calculate the potential savings from its electric trailers – Charged EVs

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Range Energy’s powered trailers offer a novel solution to the challenges of electrifying long-haul on-road trucks, allowing haulers to enjoy the savings of electrification without the up-front investment required to buy electric tractors. As a bonus, they also offer off-road mobile power. Range’s trailers are a futureproof investment.

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BHP orders two Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives

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Wabtec Corporation announced an order from BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) for two FLXdrive battery locomotives ( earlier post ). The deal builds momentum in the market for the world’s first 100%, battery-powered locomotive and supports the Australia-based natural resource company’s plan to decarbonize its rail network.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

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As part of the Daimler Electric Mobility Group, an internal research and development organization established in 2018, MFTBC also contributes to and benefits from shared resources for vehicle electrification within the larger Daimler Truck network. As part of Daimler AG, MFTBC is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement.

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LondonEnergy puts Volvo FM Electric semi trucks to work in waste management

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The waste management and resource experts at LondonEnergy have taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 tractor unit, and they’re putting it to work immediately. “We The motors send all that power to the wheels through a standard Volvo I-Shift gearbox, “creating a smooth and ultra-quiet in-cab driving experience,” according to Volvo.

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Think EVs can’t pull? This electric truck can haul 100 tons!

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When it comes to sustainability, the quarry and aggregates industry requires diverse solutions,” explains Denise Johnson, Caterpillar’s resource industries group president. mph, then used the 10% downhill return to recoup some battery power with regenerative braking. miles) at a steady 7.5 miles) at a steady 7.5

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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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Over the long term, hydrogen-methane technology offers a further advantage: it allows surplus wind and solar power generated during peaks to be stored, and these surpluses will see a sharp increase as the share of this renewable energy grows. —Professor Buchal. —Prof.

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