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Amogy presents retrofitted 2018 Freightliner Cascadia powered by ammonia-to-power system

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Following an eight-minute-long fueling, the semi truck, having 900 kWh of total stored net electric energy, was tested for several hours on the campus of Stony Brook University. Later this month, the Amogy team will pursue a full-scale testing on a test track to showcase the truck’s performance under various real-world operating conditions.

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DEUTZ presents all-electric 360V drive system for off-highway sector; hydrogen engine

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DEUTZ presented its latest developments in the field of sustainable off-highway drive systems at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. DEUTZ combines diesel, gas, hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies to create optimal solution for every customer. The battery is from the E-DEUTZ modular toolbox and offers 42 kWh of capacity.

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Caterpillar makes strategic investment in Fisker, with interest in solid-state battery tech

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an e-mobility and technology company developing electric vehicles and proprietary solid-state battery technologies, announced a strategic investment from Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Fisker says that its solid-state batteries will feature three-dimensional electrodes with 2.5 Fisker Inc., Earlier post.). Fisker Inc.’s

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Electrification Coalition report: barriers and solutions to accelerate adoption of electric trucks in freight sector

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The Electrification Coalition released a new report that identifies solutions and actions that industry stakeholders should take to help the United States accelerate the adoption of electric trucks in the freight sector. The freight sector presents a unique opportunity to realize the widespread benefits of transportation electrification.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

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In the context of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the government is presenting a first implementation plan for the period 2021-2026 that, in addition to reducing GHG emissions, is intended to stimulate economic recovery and job creation. million electric vehicles on Québec roads is targeted by 2030. billion over five years.

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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

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This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. All-electric vehicles. One kWh of electricity corresponds to 3,412 Btu. Natural-gas furnaces.

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

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While battery-electric vehicles can be used efficiently and in an eco-friendly way in urban areas, fuel cell technology offers an attractive approach when it comes to emission-free logistics over long distances and with higher payloads. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power.

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