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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

Green Car Congress

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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CA targets off-road equipment for GHG reductions with $44M CORE voucher project

Green Car Congress

The new $44-million voucher project is designed to accelerate deployment of zero-emission off-road freight equipment used at goods-movement hubs, including ports, distribution centers, airports, and rail freight yards by bringing the cost of purchasing such equipment down.

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Audi putting a centralized server solution into test operation in cycle-dependent production; edge solution gets rid of individual PCs

Green Car Congress

We used to have to buy hardware when we wanted to introduce new functions. With Edge Cloud 4 Production, we only buy applications in the form of software. In the event of a disruption, the load can be shifted to other servers. What we’re doing here is a revolution. That is the crucial step toward IT-based production.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

Baua Electric

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be spectacular: On the glittering waters of the Seine, a flotilla of barges will carry about 10,000 athletes to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, as nearly half a million spectators line the four-mile route to cheer on the event of the century. But get ready to pay up.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Consumers can also reduce home energy costs and help balance the grid by charging EVs during off-peak hours and using EV battery power during peak hours.

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Drones That Can Fly Better Than You Can

Cars That Think

Davide’s drones rely primarily on computer vision, and he’s also been exploring potential drone applications for a special kind of camera called an event camera , which is ideal for fast motion under challenging lighting conditions. What steered you towards event cameras? Usually, a motion is recorded as a change of intensity.