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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

Green Car Congress

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. And when in harbor, the vessel should be able to simply use power stored in the batteries.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

Green Car Congress

—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. 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.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore. They need high amounts of power for operation and have to be at sea for months at a time.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Starting in 2025 they will have no new internal combustion engine models, then by 2030 will only sell battery-powered cars and SUVs. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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What Affects Electric Car Range and How To Maximize It

EV Connect

Keeping your vehicle warm or cool affects range, as it draws on the battery power. Charge Capacity It sounds obvious, but EV range is also affected by how full you charge your battery. Automakers implement complex battery systems that limit maximum charge in order to prolong overall battery life.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. Understanding EV Maintenance Since EVs don’t use oil or transmission fluid, they require less frequent maintenance than ICE vehicles or hybrids.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Nonetheless, hydrogen fuel cell cars are, like pure battery powered cars, classed as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). They require all the component parts of the simpler pure battery electric vehicle plus expensive fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems. The reasons are numerous. .