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EMD selects Ioxus 3,000F iCAP ultracapacitors for hybrid conversion system for trucks

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Regenerative braking charges the energy storage system for later use instead of being wasted as unrecovered heat. With increased fuel mileage and reduced maintenance requirements, EMD customers can see a payback in two to three years, according to the company. Each system utilizes similar core architecture and control components.

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Kinetic Traction Systems launches with trackside flywheel energy storage technology for rail

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By capturing and storing the energy normally wasted to resistor banks, the system cuts energy use both by eliminating unnecessary resistor heat production and the station’s HVAC demands to remove that excess heat. The machine is connected to the traction DC supply system via the constant-voltage inverter drive.

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Celeroton launches its first turbo compressors with gas bearings; applied in fuel cell range extender for Fiat 500

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Another requirement is the need for a compressor with the highest efficiency possible, as the energy generated by the fuel cell is needed in the power train of the car and should not be wasted by inefficient auxiliary equipment such as the compressor. The gas bearing turbo compressors CT-17-700.GB GB and CT-17-1000.GB,

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. In addition, this latest Evolution locomotive has a higher top speed than traditional DC-powered locomotives. The new Model ES44C4. Click to enlarge.

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World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

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It discusses a wide range of SLCP-reducing activities, including: bus and rail-based transport systems, which can reduce black carbon emissions and have strong, local public health co-benefits; solid waste collection and disposal methods that can reduce methane emissions; improved cookstoves and kilns that can reduce black carbon; and.

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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Washington, DC Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. While much is being done to address this issue, it remains a significant contributor to toxic waste. It can help you evade the ever-increasing gas prices and the ever-increasing maintenance needs of an aging gas-powered vehicle. — S.H.,

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Georgia Tech life-cycle study finds TCO of medium-duty electric and diesel delivery trucks similar; electric life-cycle energy use and GHG lower than diesel

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The first upstream component accounts for indirect energy input for the production and distribution of power generation fuel and the construction, maintenance, decommissioning, and waste disposal of the power plant. Downstream energy use of the electric truck comprises electric drivetrain (DC?DC

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