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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. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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The other projects include efforts to bring a microreactor design closer to deployment, tackle nuclear regulatory hurdles, improve operations of existing reactors, and facilitate new advanced reactor developments. The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $22.1 This funding opportunity is administered by DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy (NE).

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Let us weigh the costs, benefits, and considerations associated with emerging trends.

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Leclanché and Medha partner on high-energy battery packs for railroad and commercial vehicle markets

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The partnership agreement allows for Leclanché to provide its Li-ion battery pack solutions, including but not limited to its INT-53 and INT-39 high energy battery packs, to Medha for a wide range of projects including auxiliary and maintenance railway vehicles as well as passenger trains. Its ECE R100.2

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Vanner begins production of IAP2 accessory electrification system for Allison’s hybrid eGen Flex in 90 GILLIG hybrid buses

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The IAP2 provides the highest electrical efficiencies by utilizing the latest Silicon Carbide (SiC) solid-state devices, which yield the lowest energy consumption, longest range, lowest maintenance costs, and much lower CO 2 emissions. IAP2 is also directly applicable to heavy-duty zero-emission battery and fuel cell vehicles.

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Moog and Komatsu to demonstrate fully electric wheel loader

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Komatsu provided the vehicle-level design and assembly, including structural configurations that take advantage of Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system. Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system is designed to be connected, automation-ready and ready to scale to production.

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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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How to keep it low cost and easy maintenance, while providing an interface that is easy to use and understand. All parts were either sourced from the JLR service department or were low cost components purchased from any electrical retailer.

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