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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes newest member of the NYPD

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The idea is that the electric powertrains will provide safe and quiet patrol shifts for police officers. The lack of need to purchase gas and perform routine maintenance will save departments, and taxpayers, money in the long run. The fleet could include more electric and hybrid vehicles in the future, according to an NYPD spokeswoman.

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Solaris to deliver 14 bi-articulated 24m electric buses to Tide Bus Danmark

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In order to improve fleet management, the Urbino 24 electric MetroStyle will be equipped with eSConnect, a comprehensive diagnostics instrument, to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate maintenance. The 24-meter vehicle was presented to the public for the first time at Busworld Europe 2019 in Brussels.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for fuel cell hybrid medium-duty trucks

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DOE suggests that prospective applicants to the FOA should begin developing partnerships, formulating ideas, and gathering data in anticipation of its issuance, estimated sometime this month. The third topic will develop a case study for roof-top installations of fuel cell powered back-up power systems that refuel from the ground.

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In 6 months, Greater Noida may run e-buses on 9 routes – ET Auto

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These firms will have to present innovative ideas and share successful implementation models for such projects in other parts of the country. The gross cost contract model is another option, where a private agency handles procurement, maintenance and operations on a kilometre basis.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Wallace came up with the idea to give the earth one day free from fossil fuel emissions. NDEW is a nationwide celebration that is meant to raise awareness of the benefits of driving electric vehicles and their plug-in hybrid cousins. EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They’re safer.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. In between, there are hybrids and smart cars. Hybrid Cars. Hybrid cars use batteries for some driving needs and gas for others.

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