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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. Today, Norway is the front-runner when it comes to LNG-fueled ships. —Narve Mjøs, Director of Battery Projects in DNV. Earlier post.)

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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And this is where truck stops and roadside convenience stores come into play. Drivers are already used to stopping at these types of places to fuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, so it only makes sense that EV drivers would also associate these types of businesses with refueling for their vehicles.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Retractable Seating: Located near the Q-POD will be two forward-facing seats that can be stowed in an upward position, allowing customers to safely store carts, strollers, suitcases, and other bulky items, while keeping the aisle clear. The system will also help reduce injuries caused by repetitive, labor-intensive processes.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Battery and Brakes The lithium-ion battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting by the regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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DOE to award up to $9M for demonstration and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies; medium-duty eTrucks

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The applicant team needs to include, at a minimum, expertise in hydrogen fuel cell systems, electric powertrain development and vehicle systems and controls integration, battery hybridization, and hydrogen fuel dispensing. tanks) while using alternative fueling protocols (e.g.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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We signed agreements to bring Level 2 charging to Arcos Dorados’s McDonalds franchises in Puerto Rico and to bring DC fast charging to Royal Farms convenience stores in the Mid-Atlantic. In February, Blink teamed up with Hertz to provide free EV charging to Hertz customers in Phoenix, Arizona during the big game weekend.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. This process is also viewed on a dash gauge, where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery.

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