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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The trolleybuses will be handed over by the city to the transport company STB SA (Societatea de Transport Bucuresti), which will perform transport services for the city and its residents. The 12-meter trolleybuses will be powered by a 160 kW traction motor.

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

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At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. Earlier post.) The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity.

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

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A novel finding of our work, enabled by our high resolution simulation, is that electrification may increase deadheading for TNCs [transportation network companies] due to additional travel to and from charging stations. This extra vehicle travel increases estimated congestion, crash risk, and noise externalities by 2–3% (2–3¢ per trip).

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

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. Keeping this in mind can help you maximize the lifespan of your EV’s battery.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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The new Olympic Class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, mark a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel use. billion passengers and 250 million vehicles worldwide every year.

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DOE seeking stakeholder feedback on commercial readiness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies for transportation applications

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Areas of interest in the RFI include: Innovative, Commercially Ready Fuel Cell Systems for Specific Applications; and Technology Deployment Projects for Other On- or Off-Road Transportation Markets. Transport refrigeration could be the next key commercial application of fuel cell technology, the DOE notes.