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First Li-ion battery-powered automated guided container transporter delivered to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder

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The first serially-produced container transporter powered by Li-ion batteries was delivered to HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). Diesel-powered AGV at CTA will be replaced step-by-step. The lithium-ion automated guided vehicle (AGV), weighing 26.5

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

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Cummins and Kalmar will together offer battery-electric terminal tractors globally. Cummins designed the PowerDrive 8000 for the terminal tractor segment to better meet the necessary duty-cycle and power requirements for the distribution and port environments. There are two battery capacities to choose from, 152 or 182 kWh.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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Plug Power Inc. According to KPMG’s 2018 Global Automotive Executive Survey , hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles have replaced battery electric vehicles as the no. Plug Power looks forward to leading this e-mobility revolution with continued additions to the growing line of ProGen products.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

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The eMLU and the bloodmobile share the same chassis, developed with partner Motiv Power Systems. The first all-electric Mobile Lung Unit (eMLU) is powered by a Ford F-53-based EPIC 6 all-electric chassis from Motiv Power Systems. Motiv Power Systems all-electric/zero-emissions EPIC chassis, removing the need to idle an engine.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Quantron AG collaborate on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks

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Electric commercial vehicles that are powered solely by batteries are not suited for everyday operations, partly because of longer charging cycles and limited range. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power. An additional, time-consuming refueling stop is economically inefficient.

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EFG Companies launches MAP Electric Vehicle Protection for EV customers; 11 years, 150k miles

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According to 2018 research from J.P. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. North American battery electric vehicle sales volume is estimated to range between 1.4 —John Pappanastos, President and CEO of EFG Companies. Morgan and Edison Electric Institute: 1.2

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The technology group Wärtsilä will supply two Wärtsilä HY 2 hybrid power modules for a new escort tug being built for the Swedish port of Luleå located on the Gulf of Bothnia in the northern end of the Baltic Sea. It will be capable of operating on battery power when in transit. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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