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Maersk to pilot 600 kWh containerized battery system on container ship

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A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO 2 emissions. This can reduce generator maintenance requirements. Maersk Cape Town was built in 2011 by Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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Porsche commissions MAN electric eTruck for green logistics at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

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The battery-powered eTruck is a MAN eTGM 18.360 4x2 LL. Lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of 149 kWh are used to store energy, making it possible for the eTruck to cover a range of 130 kilometers (81 miles). The 360 figure represents the horsepower of the 265 kW eTruck.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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Delivery of the first commercial orders for this product are scheduled in July 2019 to European and Asian on-road e-mobility applications. According to KPMG’s 2018 Global Automotive Executive Survey , hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles have replaced battery electric vehicles as the no.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety. Its 42-kWh battery alone has undergone more than 40 tests such as fire, collision, vibration and extrusion. It includes variants powered by 1.0T, 1.3T It includes variants powered by 1.0T, 1.3T Monza MHEVs.

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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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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Fiscal Year 2019 Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Program Projects. Project Sponsor. Funding Amount.

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

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When launched in early 2019, it will become the first vessel operating with a Wärtsilä HY solution. It will be capable of operating on battery power when in transit. The Wärtsilä HY product’s operational flexibility will yield significant fuel, emissions, and maintenance cost savings. Earlier post.).

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