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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. The first four hybrid vessels will start to sail in 2013/14. Electricity stored in batteries on board ships is another opportunity in the future energy mix and another technology race has started.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In 1997, the Toyota Prius was released as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid. 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. Should All AVs Be Battery-Powered?

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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Although electric vehicle owners spend little on maintenance, the vehicles are more complex, making it nearly impossible for the do-it-yourself consumer or independent service store to safely make repairs without extensive training. —Eric Fifield, Chief Sales Officer of EFG Companies.

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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

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A recent study prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism found that since 2015, China has been far the main market for electric cars (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) followed by the EU and the US. In China, battery-electric cars dominate the electric car market, with a 75% share in 2016.

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Dept of Interior approves plan for largest solar project in US; 690 MW Gemini Solar with 380 MW battery system

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The project also includes a 380 MW solar-powered battery system able to store and deploy more than 1,400 megawatt hours which can be used when the power is needed most. The first phase of power could come on-line in 2021 with final completion as early as 2022. The authorized solar facilities include 34.5

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New lithium polysulfide flow battery for large-scale energy storage

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The proof-of-concept Li/PS battery could reach a high energy density of 170 Wh kg ?1 1 for large scale storage at the solubility limit, while keeping the advantages of hybrid flow batteries. The new Stanford/SLAC battery design uses only one stream of molecules and does not need a membrane at all. 1 and 190 Wh L ?1