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Ballard-powered fuel cell electric bus achieves 25,000 hours of revenue operation

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Ballard Power Systems announced that a fuel cell electric bus powered by Ballard’s FCveloCity-HD6 fuel cells has achieved a new durability record with more than 25,000 hours of revenue service. million miles) cumulatively in revenue service globally, equivalent to circling the globe 275 times.

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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

Baua Electric

This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain. This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes.

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Ballard-powered fuel cell electric buses exceed 10M km of revenue service

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million miles) of revenue service. Over this period Ballard has worked with 13 bus manufacturers to develop a variety of fuel cell bus configurations that have been deployed in a wide range of climatic conditions and operated under a host of demanding duty cycles.

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General Motors set sales records in China in 2014

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experienced especially strong growth in demand in the luxury segment as well as in the SUV and MPV segments. Chevrolet likewise set a record for domestic sales, as demand increased 10.0% It also opened its new manufacturing base in Chongqing and signed an agreement for the second phase of production at the facility.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

EV charging and charging infrastructure software falls into three general categories: Vehicle-based software – EVs, like computers and smart appliances, rely on software to manage battery lifecycles and inform drivers about remaining charge, driving range, location of charging stations en route , etc.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

Plug In India

Demand for the element is so great for applications including electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and stationary energy units, that lithium mining companies are struggling to keep up. . The mining industry cannot keep up with the demand, so the alternative is to manufacture batteries based on sodium chemistry.

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BMW introduces the 2 Series; power up, fuel consumption down by up to 21% over 1 Series, depending upon model

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The most spectacular version was the 170 hp BMW 2002 turbo—the first turbocharged model from a European manufacturer. One four-cylinder gasoline engine and one four-cylinder diesel unit are available from launch, putting 135 kW/184 hp at the disposal of the BMW 220i Coupe and BMW 220d Coupe. liters per 100 kilometers / 38.6 – 37.3

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