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FedEx receives first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop

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Powered by GM’s Ultium Platform, the Zevo 600 is designed for last-mile deliveries, with an estimated range of up to 250 miles on a full charge. The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies.

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Equinor contracts for first green-ammonia-fueled supply vessel; 2MW SOFC

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This is the first time an ammonia-powered fuel cell will be installed on a vessel. The project will test whether the technology can deliver 100% carbon-free power over long distances (up to 3,000 hours of sailing annually). Viking Energy will still be able to use LNG as fuel, and the remaining power requirement will be met by battery.

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2001-2003 Prius as electric Car

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One can turn 2001-2003 Prius as Electric Car very easily and cheaply.All one has do is to remove the EFI fuse once ign. or less unit the HV battery down to far.So one well need to add Power to the HV Battery. is no and you get "READY" indication. But now it well only go about 1.7 One needed about min of 160 volt.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. In the U.S., Yet, says, Paul A. percent, or 20 times the frequency.

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Fuel-cell hybrid buses in regular service in Switzerland

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A new addition is lithium-ion batteries, which store energy that is recovered during braking. With the electric power from this pack, the new Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid is able to run for a number of kilometers on battery power alone. PostAuto expects to save some 2,000 tonnes of CO 2 during the five-year test phase.

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BMW Manufacturing Introducing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Material Handling Equipment

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is implementing a new alternative fuel platform to use hydrogen fuel cells to power the plant’s material handling equipment. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts, tuggers and stackers will be used in BMW’s new assembly hall that produces the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle. BMW Manufacturing Co.

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Hamburg putting its first Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses into service

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Drive power. Fuel cell power. Energy storage power. They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. Three more buses are to follow next year. Earlier post.). Overall length.

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