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Phoenix Motorcars deploys electric cargo truck to service family-owned business in Sacramento

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C&V Contractors, which specializes in custom home building, remodels and maintenance and repairs has been in business and servicing the Sacramento area since 1989. The truck is equipped with a 105 kWh battery pack offering up to 110 mile range and can be charged up in about 3 hrs with a 50 kW Level III charger.

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Rivian R1EVS to join fleets in the mining industry

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The company will also support mines with Rivian R1Ts by developing charging infrastructure, maintaining maintenance, and improving workflows. The Group also recommends assessing the BEVs’ battery design and considering energy storage systems for the vehicles working in the mine.

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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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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by trained local dealers.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. Battery Dominant Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus Develops and demonstrates a battery-dominant fuel cell bus based on a commercial hybrid platform, and smaller, less expensive fuel cells.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9

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How To Charge An Electric Telehandler?

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As the world increasingly moves towards sustainable practices, understanding the operation and maintenance of electric machinery like telehandlers becomes crucial. Unlike traditional telehandlers, they operate on rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. The post How To Charge An Electric Telehandler?