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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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Comprehensive analysis of various factors, including rechargeable battery and electrolyzer capacities, enables the estimation of technology levels required for low-cost hydrogen production. Credit: NIMS. 2018.11.119 ).

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MAN Engines releases first IMO Tier III engines for workboats; low-cost, SCR-only solution

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The engines are immediately available. Two of the variants that are possible due to the installation flexibility of MAN Engines’ modular exhaust gas aftertreatment system. The EAT is also showing how practical it can be in field trials for working boats, which are currently running.

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Efficient Drivetrains (EDI) announces availability of EDI PowerDrive 4000ev drivetrain; suitable for Type-A school buses

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EDI) announced the availability of its EDI PowerDrive 4000ev, suited for Type-A school buses. Paired with available government subsidy and incentive programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, school districts can now benefit from low cost of ownership and sustainable transport for its students.

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XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

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developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

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SPX and Aker Wade partner to develop new low-cost fast chargers for EVs

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The first product, a 30 kW dealership-based unit, will be available in North America and Europe and meet SAE and IEC standards. The new charge station is designed to be a low-cost, wall-mounted indoor unit aimed initially at vehicle dealerships.

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E-magy raises €20.5M to scale high-energy nanoporous silicon anode material

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Silicon has long been recognized as a promising alternative to graphite for anode material, given its wide availability and increased capacity, which is ten times that of graphite. The funds will be used to prepare for industrial-scale production of the company’s nano-porous silicon material.

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Santa Clara VTA partners with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to charge 34 electric buses with solar-powered microgrid

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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will install an innovative clean energy microgrid and EV fleet charging system with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions to help power the agency’s transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, following a grant that was awarded for the project by the California Energy Commission this week.

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