Renewable-Powered Battery Swaps: Unlocking Ship Electrification At Global Canals
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 7, 2025
The Maersk McKinney Moller Institute published an analysis in late 2024 exploring the potential for battery-electric shipping.
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EV Central
MARCH 9, 2025
Buzz, Mercedes EQV and Zeekr 009 READ MORE: Nobody is safe from BYDs model tsunami: Chinese brand reveals yet more Australian expansion plans to target Ford, LDV and Mercedes-Benz And the PV5 will have competition from a burgeoning number of battery-powered vans including the LDV eDeliver 7, Farizon SV, Ford e-Transit Custom and VW ID.
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EV Central
MARCH 17, 2025
The 2026 Volvo EX60 made a brief appearance during the recent online launch of the new ES90 sedan, ahead of the battery-powered mid-size SUV’s launch next year. Volvo will release more teasers of the Volvo EX60 in the coming months in the build-up to its launch next year.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 17, 2025
EVs have introduced more than just battery-powered motors; theyve brought in a whole new mindset. The post The Future of Car Ownership first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. But todays driversespecially those with electric vehicles (EVs)are doing things differently. The way people view cars is changing fast.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 10, 2025
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) With a bi-directional onboard charger, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function can power devices or charge electrical equipment, such as electric bicycles, scooters, camping equipment or even power necessities during a power outage. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
The Truth About Cars
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Since 1967, California has held unique provisions under the Clean Air Act that allows it to set more stringent emission regulations than the national standard. The other side of the debate is whether or not California should have the ability to make rules that ultimately impact the rest of the country.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
New Flyer is a long-standing, strategic customer to XALT and uses the company’s batteries to power its Xcelsior CHARGE all-electric urban buses that are running in cities across North America. —Ian Smith, MCI president.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The new trucks enhance DHL’s alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet in the US, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, and clean diesel—in addition to low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2014
long term clean energy goals for the US, and in that context has established multi?year Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. DE-FOA-0000988 ).
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 9, 2010
billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. Other battery awards were: Grantee Description.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The company’s extensive expertise in clean sheet design through to successful project completion makes them an excellent partner as Airflow moves to design, build, and test its full-scale proof-of-concept eSTOL. Pipistrel is the maker of the first and still only type-certified electric airplane, the VELIS Electro.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Caterpillar and BHP are partnering up to develop battery-powered mining trucks to support customers’ climate-related goals. BHP, which is one of Caterpillar’s largest customers, announced the agreement with Caterpillar to develop zero-emission battery-powered large mining trucks.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 12, 2022
THOR Industries, parent company of Airstream, will partner with ZF to develop battery-powered travel trailers.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 11, 2023
Best known for the compact battery-swap vending machines placed outside of convenience stores and take-out shops, Gogoro is leading the charge for electric scooter sales in Taiwan — but that’s not the biggest news.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Yet counternarratives and pervasive questioning about the value, capacity, and reliability of battery-powered transportation are rampant today. We live in a time in which it's clear that transportation electrification is absolutely necessary if we are to mitigate the effects of climate pollution.
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 11, 2022
The other night, I found a great use-case for the battery-powered air compressor Fanttik sent me. You can find the full review here, but in short it’s a small air compressor (roughly the size of a soda bottle) that’s powered by a lithium battery pack.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2017
Workhorse Group has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to partner with Workhorse to help deploy 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks throughout the state of Ohio. Workhorse has also received Letters of Intent from Duke Energy, Portland General Electric, the City of Orlando, and Southern California Public Power Authority.
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2022
Designed and developed from the ground up to deliver clean, cost-effective zero emission urban transportation in any town or city across the globe, Jewel E’s modular battery pack has options of up to 548kWh, with a maximum of 300 miles on a single charge.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2023
As part of the project, a Kalmar customer in the US will trial two Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors powered by fuel cell technology at their container terminal on the west coast. Conventional Ottawa terminal tractor, powered by a Cummins diesel.
Electric Vehicles India
APRIL 8, 2022
Retail sales in India of electric vehicles led by battery-powered scooters and rickshaws will almost double in the current budgetary year starting April 1 as demand for such transportation picks up, according to a dealers’ body. Vinkesh Gulati, president of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, said at an event Tuesday.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2014
Yonhap said that the companies are the partnership early due to weak market demand for battery-powered vehicles amid limited infrastructure and falling oil prices. We will continue to research and develop batteries for electric vehicles in the future. billion won (US$13.87 billion won (US$13.87
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2018
Stena Line, one of Europe’s leading ferry companies with 38 vessels and 21 routes in Northern Europe, is introducing battery power to its operations. Stena recently signed with Callenberg Technology Group for 1 MWh of batteries which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 3, 2021
In the future, Bosch intends to expand its production capacity for SiC power semiconductors to a unit volume running into the hundreds of millions. With this in mind, the company has already started expanding the clean-room space at its Reutlingen plant. Another 32,292 square feet will be added by the end of 2023.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Are you tired of lugging the pressure washer out to clean the driveway, siding, or deck? It’s battery-powered, meaning no cords to tote around, and the handle is all-in-one as well, meaning no tips to swap. Well, the takes care of those tasks easily.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
million to further his group’s research related to fuel cells and advanced battery technologies. The funding comes from a cy-près distribution from the 2019 settlement of a consumer class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group over clean diesel marketing and fuel economy labeling.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 5, 2022
Electrifying Air and Sea Vehicles Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Lower Noise, and Expand Mobility Options for Rural Communities Some have called 2023 the “year of the electric vehicle (EV),” noting the dozens of new battery-powered models set to come available in the United States across all vehicle classes.
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Imagine driving behind a diesel truck spewing clouds of smoke into the air while your new fully electric vehicle cleans up its carbon emissions. The post This Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) EV captures CO2, cleaning the air as it drives appeared first on Electrek. This dream may soon be a reality.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 28, 2019
With Highview Power’s liquid air energy storage solution, excess or off-peak electricity is used to clean and compress air which is then stored in liquid form in insulated tanks at temperatures approaching -320 ?F
Green Car Congress
JUNE 7, 2020
The new vessels will be able to fully operate on battery power and will have the capability to revert to hybrid mode, if required. The battery power can also extend zero-emissions capability along the supply chain by using renewables and hydroelectric power.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 12, 2021
A consortium comprising Solaris Bus & Coach, Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. and TAURON Polska Energia will implement a project titled “Second Life ESS” with the aim to create a prototype system to store electric energy based on retired electric bus batteries. PKM Jaworzno is one of Poland’s leaders in e-mobility.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
High fuel costs and environmental laws that are favorable to clean energy make Europe an attractive market for Balqon Corporation’s heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2014
Results show that California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which provides incentive funds that help consumers buy zero-emission battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as the federal rebates, are are major factors in driving market demand. Surveys were collected between October 2013 and May 2014.
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 25, 2021
It is widely accepted that the days of the internal combustion engine are well and truly numbered. Audi is wise to this fact and is now trying to position itself as one of the leaders in the charge to a completely electric vehicle world. Recognizing that as the number of electric vehicles on the roads […].
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Electric cars, electric trucks, electric SUVs — meh. How about electric cranes! I’m not an expert on cranes (believe it or not), but I know one thing — an electric crane must use a lot less energy and create a lot fewer emissions than a non-electric crane. The good news is that, just as in […].
Electrek
APRIL 19, 2021
Since it’s battery-powered, you won’t have to use oil or gas when edging your yard. Included with your purchase, you’ll not only receive the trimmer here but also a 4Ah 40V battery and charger. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2013
The states will collaborate with initiatives, including Clean Cities programs, the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic States Transportation Climate Initiative and the West Coast Electric Highway that are already working to raise consumer awareness and demonstrate the viability and benefits of ZEVs.
Green Car Congress
JULY 20, 2018
And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 18, 2019
Ferry operator Scandlines signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy Ltd, leading clean technology and engineering company pioneering modern wind propulsion technology, to install Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution on board the M/V Copenhagen , a hybrid passenger ferry. Illustration of Scandlines hybrid ferry M/V Copenhagen with Rotor Sail.
Green Car Congress
MAY 25, 2012
Over the next five years, PostAuto will test the fuel-cell drive, using clean hydrogen as fuel. A new addition is lithium-ion batteries, which store energy that is recovered during braking. With the electric power from this pack, the new Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid is able to run for a number of kilometers on battery power alone.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2014
Interest in fuel cell-powered forklift trucks for use in high-throughput indoor distribution centers and warehouses is the result of financial benefits associated with increased productivity and lower operating costs, compared to incumbent lead acid battery-powered trucks.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 27, 2018
million through its ZANZEFF (Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Facilities) grant program, which is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean freight technologies and reducing air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state of California. CARB has announced a preliminary funding award of $5.8
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has become a member of the Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA) to underscore FREYR’s commitment to developing a sustainable global battery industry.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2010
Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has released its newest lithium-ion battery powered Yard Tractor truck designed for use in warehousing, logistics, and port applications, the Nautilus XE20.
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