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Harvey Gulf orders Wärtsilä 746 kWh battery systems for another four LNG-powered supply vessels

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When stationary in the field or in port, the boats will be able to operate on battery power only, thereby greatly reducing both fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The 746 kWh Wärtsilä Energy Storage System will enable the Harvey Gulf PSVs to operate on battery power only when stationary at sea or in port.

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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment. Deutsche Post DHL Group has implemented the TRAILAR solution within many of its fleet operations at business units that operate in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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These Courses Will Sharpen Your Knowledge On 6 Emerging Technologies

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Two-thirds of this population live in sub-Saharan Africa. Minigrids offer a reliable, affordable solution to bring power to remote communities. The grids are designed to distribute electricity generated by solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage, hydropower, diesel generators, and other renewable sources.

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Anglo American, Aurizon to explore feasibility of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight

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An advanced trial of the prototype truck is being run at Anglo-American’s Mogalakwena platinum group metals mine in South Africa. Aurizon has also commenced research & development for battery-powered trains with a number of industry parties and Australian universities.

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Maersk to pilot 600 kWh containerized battery system on container ship

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Propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from being a technically- and economically-viable option, Maersk says. However marine battery systems can be used to improve the efficiency of a vessel’s onboard electrical systems such as the Maersk Cape Town ’s generators. —Søren Toft, Maersk COO.

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Viva Italia! 2024 Lancia Ypsilon set to become a MINI Electric fighter

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Snapped testing by CocheSpias and roadcar19 , the all-new battery-powered MINI Electric rival draws influence from the brand’s iconic back catalogue, referencing cars like the Aurelia, Delta and Stratos.

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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

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Previewing the battery-powered Tesla Model Y fighter ahead of its official debut at the Beijing motor show next month, Galaxy says the E5 will be the first model it produces that will be available in left- and right-hand drive. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.