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MAN Energy to supply engines for Finnlines hybrid RoRos; 100% increase in efficiency

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MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply six MAN B&W 9S50ME-C9.6 The batteries will be recharged during navigation through shaft generators adding ta peak-shaving system. Tier II-compliant main engines for three 238-meter hybrid RoRo vessels intended for operation in the Baltic Sea.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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Battery maker Octillion Power Systems will supply advanced lithium-ion batteries to Brazilian manufacturer FNM (Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades) for the production of 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev. Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. Earlier post.).

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Improving standardization with electric vehicle charging may help reduce complexity for fleet operators and truck drivers as well as maintenance providers, and recharging/refueling providers. Penske Truck Leasing sees increased interest among its commercial customers related to electric vehicles (EVs). Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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Using an electron microscope and other advanced analytical tools, for example, the scientists hope to learn the mineral sources of lithium and whether the rocks will “recharge” the brine with lithium after it has been extracted from the produced fluids. —Pat Dobson, the Berkeley Lab scientist who is leading the project.

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Tata Motors shows CNG, diesel-electric hybrid and fuel cell concepts at Auto Expo 2012 in India, unveils 3 new production vehicles

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The car comes with software with safety strategies such as automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of leakages and automatic fuel quality checks. Apart from regenerative braking, the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also recharges its Li-ion battery pack with a roof-mounted solar panel. Tata Starbus Fuel Cell Concept.

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Audi A1 e-tron: Extended Range Electric Vehicle for City Driving

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The Audi A1 e-tron was designed specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe and North America and in the rapidly growing megacities of Asia and South America. A fully depleted battery can be recharged in approximately three hours from the 380 volt grid. Motor and power electronics.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Where rubber+software meets the road Not only are EV makers chasing the same limited number of customers, they are also pursuing an even more limited supply of software and systems engineers with smart mechatronics and robotics expertise. EV start-ups disagree which is the best strategy to pursue as well.