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Cummins releases new electric powertrain for terminal tractors; Kalmar a lead customer

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The terminal tractors will be powered with up to 182 kWh of fast-charging Cummins batteries and will be equipped with DC-fast charge technology, enabling customers to use them in 24/7 operations. There are two battery capacities to choose from, 152 or 182 kWh.

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New York City Council passes bill mandating all city school buses be electric by 2035

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The approximate cost to covert 885 City-owned diesel school buses to electric, as well as to procure electric charging stations and build-out electrical infrastructure is $367.3 455 on 14 February 2018. million in capital costs through Fiscal 2035, or $28.3 billion through Fiscal 2035, or $310.9

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Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

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The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. July 2018 Landsat image of the Serra Norte complex of the Carajás Mine. Today, three to four diesel locomotives pull the train.

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Eaton forms strategic alliance with KPIT to develop next-generation e-mobility technologies

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Eaton’s collaboration with KPIT initially will focus on developing and deploying technologies, software solutions and platforms for several components, including inverters, on-board chargers, DC-DC converters and power distribution modules. In March 2018, Eaton announced the formation of its eMobility business unit for electrified vehicles.

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Energy Impact Partners invests €5M in EV fleet efficiency company ViriCiti

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Mid- and heavy-duty vehicles present an enormous near-term opportunity for electrification, but fleet operators need the tools to leverage the unique characteristics of battery-powered vehicles. Another EIP portfolio company, smart home security technology firm Ring, was acquired by Amazon in March 2018.

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‘Our products are proudly 100% designed and made in India’ | Autocar Professional

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Creatara Mobility Pvt Ltd, a New Delhi-based startup, was founded in 2018 by two IIT Delhi graduates, Vikas Gupta and Ringlarei Pamei. After several years of groundwork, the company recently announced the completion of pre-production models of their 72V battery-powered lifestyle e2ws. Have these products actually been launched?

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Rolls-Royce launches new modular Li-ion battery system for ships: SAVe Energy

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SAVe Energy is be delivered from the Rolls-Royce Power Electric site in Bergen, Norway, as part of the company’s offering of complete ship systems. The electrification of ships is building momentum. From 2010 we have delivered battery systems representing about 15 MWh in total. —Andreas Seth.

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