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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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In the eActros, this continuous brake system is provided by a trailer brake (High Power Brake Resistor or HPR for short) for battery-electric vehicles. With an internal length of 7280 mm it boasts a permissible gross weight of 18 tons. The accompanying trailer is a center-axle trailer with a Junge curtainsider body.

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Calendar: 9th International Symposium: Advanced Battery Power – Kraftwerk Batterie

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Researchers, developers and users from industry, science and research will be discussing the latest trends, studies and findings from battery research from 29-30 March 2017 in Aachen, Germany at the English-language Advanced Battery Power Conference.

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Plug Power, Charlatte America deliver fuel cell cargo tuggers for FedEx at Albany International Airport

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Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport.

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market.

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

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In the 80% range of battery capacity, charging and discharging rates are slower, and battery lifespan is longer. Additionally, within this capacity range, battery safety is better because internal temperatures during charging and discharging are lower. Why is 80% battery capacity the optimal choice?

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GM heat pump recovers energy from EV battery to power heating & propulsion while helping conserve range: Ultium Energy Recovery

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EV batteries, power electronics and other propulsion components produce heat. The Ultium Platform can then deploy energy stored through the recovery process to heat the cabin more quickly in cold weather than comparable systems found in vehicles with an internal combustion engine.

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Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power, and AeroTEC set up hydrogen aviation center at Moses Lake, Washington

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Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTEC have established a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. Earlier post.).