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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

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Operators charge fees for the electricity provided, often regulated by state or federal guidelines. Display screens at stations provide instructions, safety guidelines, and promotional content. Customized advertising, vehicle rental services, and insurance offerings are also part of this model.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers. Lightning Electric is available for the Ford E-450 as part of Ford’s eQVM (Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifiers) program. The new Lightning Electric Ford E-450 model will offer peak power of 220 kW (295 hp).

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Sunfire partners with Total on highly efficient hydrogen technology; E-CO2MET

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Sunfire will provide a megawatt-scale high temperature electrolyzer for use in industrial environments as part of the E-CO2MET research and development project. The evaluation of the results will be undertaken by Total according to quality and qualification guidelines for new technologies.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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million) and the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), two non-profit organizations that are responsible for developing and managing projects as part of the National Fuel Cell Bus Program. This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets.

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TxDOT, TTI sign MOU to test connected and automated vehicle technologies in Texas

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The MOU delineates the guidelines that would allow TTI to test lab-proven technologies in a real-world environment. TxDOT is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of 80,000 miles of Texas’ highway system. The safety of all motorists is the deciding factor in everything TxDOT does.

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California air quality regulators call for improved monitoring at California refineries, surrounding communities

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The CARB-CAPCOA report is part of a broader initiative set in place in 2013 to address refinery safety and emissions in response to a major fire in 2012 at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond. The fire raised concerns related to refinery maintenance and safety, and emergency preparedness, at and near California’s oil refineries.

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ARAI receives 13 bids for green hydrogen pilot projects | Autocar Professional

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.” Chandigarh-Delhi-Jaipur, Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Pune, Chennai – Hosur-Bengaluru, Kolkata-Jamshedpur-Ranchi, and Nagpur – Indore are some of the major routes, that are likely to be included as part of the pilot project. This move targets heavy-duty, long-haul vehicles where hydrogen holds an advantage over battery technology.