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Oak Ridge, Argonne collaborate with Wabtec on hydrogen-powered trains to decarbonize rail industry

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The research focuses on zero-carbon hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels as viable alternatives to diesel for the rail industry. The team’s goal is to reduce carbon emissions from the roughly 25,000 locomotives already in use in North America. The Argonne and Wabtec agreement also includes Convergent Science, Inc., a software developer.

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Bollinger Motors building design validation pilots of its B4 all-electric chassis cabs

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Bollinger Motors has begun building design validation pilots of its B4 all-electric Class 4 chassis cabs for testing and demonstration. Manufacturing of the pilot vehicles has kicked off in partnership with Roush Industries, Inc. at its facility in Livonia, Michigan.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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Credit: BYD At the same time, many automakers including Tesla are racing to build their next-generation, mass-market EVs, set to first be produced in Texas as soon as 2025 , then later at an upcoming factory in Mexico , and eventually at a yet-unannounced third location. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI. BYD last year sold 1.57

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ELMS and Thermo King partner to build all-electric refrigerated delivery van prototype

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ELMS) ( earlier post ) and Thermo King, a strategic brand of Trane Technologies plc, plan to build an all-electric refrigerated delivery van. The prototype will also be on display at International Food Distributors Association’s annual events. To meet the growing demands for sustainable delivery solutions, Electric Last Mile, Inc.

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A New Olympics Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance

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This summer, at the Paris Olympic Games, security officials will perform a much bigger experiment in the heart of the City of Light, covering the events, the entire Olympic village, and the connecting roads and rails. The surveillance industry, in France and elsewhere, stands to gain a lot from the exposure.

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NREL researchers, industry partners testing Megawatt Charging Systems; up to 3.75MW

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Electric vehicle industry experts and scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are testing and evaluating the compatibility of inlet and connectors for a new high-power charging standard for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles called the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The peak charging power of 3.75

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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The 2023 EV shows and events look exciting. List of Worldwide EV Events in 2023 Check out the list of electric car events and EV shows around the world. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.