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Bustech to use new Cummins battery-electric and fuel-cell electric powertrains in next-gen XGi buses

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We are focused on value for money and total cost of ownership. Cummins battery packs, which form an integral part of the battery electric powertrain, are designed and built by Cummins. The updated XDi architecture simplifies mixed fleet vehicle maintenance through the quantity of shared components.

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First serially-built Pipistrel 2-seat electric trainer makes flight in Australia, handed over to owner

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On 2 January 2018, the first serially-built Pipistrel Alpha Electro took flight in Australia. The Alpha Electro can be registered in Australia as either a recreational aircraft or with CASA. The main issue with petrol is the maintenance costs of what is a more complex engine. The electric engine is really simple.

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Tritium launches Fast Cities Network charging initiative; Australia’s largest fast charging network for EVs

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Brisbane, Australia-based Tritium, developer of the Veefil Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast Charger, has launched a Fast Cities Network initiative to establish Australia’s largest fast-charging network in Australia and the first in Eastern Australia. Australia Infrastructure Plug-ins' The Fast Cities Network.

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

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The study found that for small and medium passenger vehicles, expected lifetime cost per kilometer for EVs is already lower than that of conventional ICE. The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. Future costs have been discounted at 7%. Source: AECOM.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials."

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Hydrexia and HyGear partner on low-cost hydrogen distribution in Europe; solid state storage and delivery

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Australia-based hydrogen solid state storage and distribution company Hydrexia has entered an agreement with Netherlands-based HyGear, supplier of industrial gases and on-site generation systems, to supply hydrogen in Europe. The solid-state trailer product is optimized for high hydrogen storage density and low delivery cost.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

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A new technology from Australia is certainly raising this prospect, offering a novel approach to stationary energy storage—whose packaging at least harkens back to the old, familiar car battery. Zinc-bromine technologies can do well due to the low cost of materials."