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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The partners will modify existing AGC trains into battery-operated trains to help decarbonize French rail transport. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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NIO aims for swap stations to serve partly as showrooms in underdeveloped cities

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Up to 70 percent of NIO 's owners are in China's tier 1 and tier 2 cities, and the company wants to leverage battery swap stations to reach out to less-developed tier 3 and tier 4 cities. Image credit: CnEVPost) NIO (NYSE: NIO) announced aggressive new battery swap station construction plans late last month.

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Tech: Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

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EVs Are Low Maintenance, But Still Need Care. In addition to being environmentally friendly, they reduce fuel expenses, improve your image and eliminate some maintenance concerns. This extra weight, which comes mainly from heavy batteries, means tires have to deal with more resistance as they drive. Maintenance Upsides of EVs.

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Imergy Power introduces new generation of vanadium flow batteries

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Vandium-based flow battery specialist Imergy Power Systems introduced the ESP30 series, a new generation of vanadium flow batteries that lowers the cost and increases the performance and flexibility of energy storage systems for utilities, renewable energy projects, microgrids, and commercial and industrial customers.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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However, this shift introduces a new challenge: the recycling of EV batteries. These batteries, essential to the operation of EVs, eventually reach the end of their life cycle. This duration is influenced by several factors: Battery Type: Different battery chemistries have varying lifespans.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Fisker Inc. Reservations are set at US$250 per vehicle and are fully refundable.

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Volta Power Systems, Stellar Industries partner on anti-idling Li-ion system for utility service and work trucks

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The auxiliary system stores enough energy to provide all-day power to operate hydraulics, power tools, and multiphase worksite power without idling. kWh, 48V automotive-grade Li-NMC battery, along with a 110V 48V chassis alternator for recharging. The HPS features a 13.5

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