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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The modular, detachable boxes on the trailer can hold up to 400 lbs and have a 95 cubic foot capacity.

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UPS launches delivery eBike in Pittsburgh

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The deployment is part of UPS’s Cycle Solutions and the company’s Rolling Laboratory, which tests alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles. Maximum energy efficiency is achieved when combining battery power and human power simultaneously. The eBike can be operated solely on battery power or pedal power.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. Nuclear-powered ships can go years without refueling. based TerraPower and London- and Italy-based Newcleo should be safer and simpler to operate than conventional reactors.