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

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Harvey Gulf’s fleet of LNG-fuelled PSVs are to be fitted with Wärtsilä Energy Storage systems, giving them tri-fuel capability. 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. © Harvey Gulf.

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

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The study will explore the application of Anglo American’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell and battery hybrid power units in heavy haul freight rail operations. An advanced trial of the prototype truck is being run at Anglo-American’s Mogalakwena platinum group metals mine in South Africa. Earlier post.)

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ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Growth is led by developing regions such as China, India, Africa and other emerging economies. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge. L/100 km) by 2040.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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BYD CEO Wang Chuan-Fu figured out how to make cheaper batteries than the Japanese by replacing machines with migrant workers. The first buyers will be fleet users, which will build central fast-charging facilities. More Andy Grove on battery power More Is it time to buy American Express?

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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is making plans to starting a minimum of two pristine hybrids or EVs, time Xpeng Inc. However worries concerning the battery-powered automobiles’ efficiency within the Qatari summers cruel they’re not really to buy one any day quickly. of the passenger-vehicle marketplace. Chery Car Co. and Zhejiang Geely Keeping Staff Co.’s