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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

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To meet the unique demands of these new zero-emission buses, LADOT is partnering with GMV Syncromatics and ViriCiti to develop a fleet management and maintenance system which will provide real-time dispatch and bus status information.

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Hyster to develop fuel-cell electric reachstacker for Port of Valencia

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Hyster Europe is developing a zero-emission reachstacker featuring a hydrogen fuel cell for the Port of Valencia, as part of the European Horizon 2020 program and H2Ports project. The technology will help evolve this industry into a low carbon and zero-emission sector. A conventional Hyster Reachstacker in operation.

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First vessel with Wärtsilä HY hybrid technology now in operation

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The tug was built at Gondan Shipbuilders in Asturias, Spain and was delivered in the end of June 2019 following successful completion of the commissioning and sea trials. The Wärtsilä HY for Tug solution enables significant benefits in terms of environmental performance, and a significant reduction in fuel and maintenance costs.

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ZeroAvia secures additional $24.3M to launch development of 2MW hydrogen-electric powertrain for regional aircraft

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In the early 2000s, he led a historic Boeing Phantom Works project in Spain, resulting in the world's first manned hydrogen-electric airplane flight. Adoption of this technology results not only in true zero-emission flight but also in lower fuel and maintenance costs.

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Nissan lands world’s largest electric taxi fleet deal; 110 new LEAF 30 kWh units to Madrid

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In addition to its zero emission benefits, the Nissan LEAF also offers running costs four times cheaper than that of a conventional combustion engine and up to 40% savings in maintenance costs. The electric taxi market in Europe is growing quickly as taxi operators switch on the benefits of zero emission mobility.

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Wärtsilä designing first hybrid propulsion system for fish farming ship

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Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver the ship design for a new processing and transportation vessel to be built at the Balenciaga shipyard in Spain on behalf of Hav Line AS of Norway. The main features of the Wärtsilä 31 engine are its exceptionally low fuel consumption and minimal maintenance requirements.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The vessel is being built at GONDAN Shipbuilders, in Asturias, Spain, and the order with Wärtsilä was booked in December 2017. The Wärtsilä HY product’s operational flexibility will yield significant fuel, emissions, and maintenance cost savings. Earlier post.). A bollard pull of 100 tons will be available when in boost mode.

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