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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

—is establishing a Marine Center of Excellence (Marine CoE) dedicated to fuel cell marine applications at the company’s engineering, manufacturing and service facility in Hobro, Denmark. Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities.

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Mariner Europe Fuel Power

Infinitum introduces Aircore Mobility motor at CES 2023

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2023

Infinitum, creator of the air core motor ( earlier post ), introduced Aircore Mobility, a next-generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications.

Motor

Motor Motors Motoring Las Vegas

Ballard introduces fuel cell industry’s first commercial module to power ships: FCwave

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Ballard Power Systems has launched the fuel cell industry’s first module designed for primary propulsion power in marine vessels. Ballard’s FCwave fuel cell module can be combined in 200-kilowatt increments to provide megawatts of power for marine vessels. Proven service model.

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Commercial Mariner Fuel Power

Ballard to supply Norled with 200 kW fuel cell modules to power ferry in Norway

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2019

The Ballard modules will be designed and manufactured at the company’s new Marine Center of Excellence at its facility in Hobro, Denmark. Earlier post.). Norled ferry to be powered by a hybrid combination of Ballard fuel cell modules together with batteries (CNW Group/Ballard Power Systems Inc.).

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Supplies Norway Power Powered

Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

Ford is cutting the prices on its entire F150 Lightning electric pickup truck lineup, with reductions ranging from $9,979 for the Pro to $6,079 for the top-of-the-line Platinum Extended Range.

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F-150 Ford Price Extended Range

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000

Teslarati

JULY 17, 2023

Chief Customer Officer for Ford, Marin Gjaja, commented on this: “Shortly after launching the F-150 Lightning, rapidly rising material costs, supply constraints, and other factors drove up the cost of the EV truck for Ford and our customers. At one point, Ford expected the Pro to be just below $40,000.

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F-150 Ford Price Extended Range

Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2020

Its high torque and high efficiency extends range, battery life, and increases performance. By concentrating magnetic flux, Linear Labs magnifies torque and increases efficiency across the full speed range of the machine. The motors can be made using rare-earth or ferrite magnets. Source: Linear Labs.

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Motor Motors Motoring Golf Cart

Ford F-150 Lightning wait times for XLT trim shrink, reservations no longer needed

Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer interest for XLT has considerably outstripped supply since the F-150 Lightning launch, and we’ve worked with our suppliers to help address that,” Marin Gjaja, Chief Customer Officer of Ford’s Model e division, said. “We As we scale production, we are making this possible.”

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F-150 Ford Tax Credit Extended Range

Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices by as much as $5,900, countering Tesla

Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2023

We are producing more EVs to reduce customer wait times, offering competitive pricing, and working to create an ownership experience that is second to none,” said Marin Gjaja, Chief Customer Officer of Ford Model e. “We are not going to cede ground to anyone.

Ford

Ford Price Extended Range Tesla

XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It is suited for high-energy density applications where space and weight are limiting factors, such as in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, grid storage, and electric marine vessels and locomotives, the company said. The modular pack delivers specific energy of 175 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg).

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Li-ion Energy Mariner Atlanta

Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

Teslarati

MAY 2, 2023

Tesla has routinely adjusted prices on its vehicles, and Ford has been one of the few to directly respond to the automaker with price cuts of its own on several occasions. We continue to find ways to improve the value of the Mustang Mach-E.”

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Ford Price Range Re-Charge

Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

The storage tanks provide the vessel with 12 days of autonomous operation at 80% load, with the option to switch to marine gas oil if an extended range is required. The successful sea trials with this vessel provide yet further validation of the viability of LNG as the marine fuel of the future.

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Conversion Oil Fuel Mariner

Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

This agreement combines the Cargotec USA Kalmar chassis with Balqon’s electric drivetrain ( earlier post ) and Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell range-extender. The intended markets for the Zero-TT are distribution centers, rail yards and marine terminals. The Zero-TT. Click to enlarge. kW fuel cell stack, and Li-ion battery pack.

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Industrial Industry Li-ion Building

Orbital to supply FlexDI spark-ignited heavy fuel engines to AAI in $4.7M contract

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2012

The small but powerful engine package has been designed to be lightweight, with size, weight and fuel efficiency being key factors to provide the required range and payload capability for this aircraft. Orbital’s FlexDI technology has been proven in more than 650,000 engine applications in the recreation, marine, motorcycle consumer markets.

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Engine Supplies Fuel 2005

Ford captures multiple awards from Altair for work in electric vehicles, sustainability

Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

Altair gave a great description of the vehicle’s capabilities, highlighting its impressive statistics considering it is Ford’s first crack at an electric pickup: “The 2022 Ford F-150 Lighting with an extended range battery delivers up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft.

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F-150 Ford Electric Vehicles Vehicles

CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2018

Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA. Fuel cell range-extended top loader with wireless inductive charging to be developed and deployed by Hyster Yale Group Inc., Two battery-electric high lift-capacity forklifts at the Port of Stockton (Cost: $1.2

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Long Beach Transportation Emissions

Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For comparison, the base Mach-E with rear-wheel drive and equipped with the extended range battery is rated with a 305-mile all-electric driving range. If the extra 30 or so miles of range is more important than the extra performance, you may consider going with the base Mach-E. Either choice will not be wrong.

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Ford All-Electric SUV Cayenne

Ford F-150 Lightning heads to Switzerland

Teslarati

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ford also recently launched the F-150 Lightning Flash , a new tech-focused variant with an extended-range battery and BlueCruise. The vehicle, as per comments from Marin Gjaja, Chief Operating Officer at Ford Model e, was the result of Ford’s engagement with its customers.

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F-150 Switzerland Ford Norway

Balqon receives contract from the Port of Los Angeles to retrofit 6 electric yard tractors with Li-ion packs

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2012

This contract to upgrade six extended range yard tractors to POLA’s demonstration fleet will allow us to showcase our current technologies to local marine terminals, warehouses and rail yards. —Balwinder Samra, CEO of Balqon Corporation.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Li-ion Lead Acid Lithium Ion

DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

Technologies that are eligible for selection include PHEV and similar extended range electric vehicles (EREV), Electric Vehicles (EV), or fuel cell vehicles (FCV), and the recharging and electric support infrastructure required for each technology.

PHEV

PHEV Batteries Battery Vehicles

How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" So far, most start as hybrids.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. How do fuel cell cars fit into the picture?

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PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

Infinitum introduces Aircore Mobility motor at CES 2023

Ballard introduces fuel cell industry’s first commercial module to power ships: FCwave

Ballard to supply Norled with 200 kW fuel cell modules to power ferry in Norway

Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000

Linear Labs to begin mass production of high-torque M200 e-mobility motor in September

Ford F-150 Lightning wait times for XLT trim shrink, reservations no longer needed

Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices by as much as $5,900, countering Tesla

XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

Orbital to supply FlexDI spark-ignited heavy fuel engines to AAI in $4.7M contract

Ford captures multiple awards from Altair for work in electric vehicles, sustainability

CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

Ford F-150 Lightning heads to Switzerland

Balqon receives contract from the Port of Los Angeles to retrofit 6 electric yard tractors with Li-ion packs

DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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