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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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Volvo Penta and leading North American telescopic boom excavator manufacturer Gradall Industries are showcasing the latest development in their partnership at CONEXPO this week—an electrified version of the OEM’s XL 4100 V highway speed wheeled excavator.

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. It’s a good idea that can help extend the battery life of your EV.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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of these are using cleaner propulsion. In April 2021, Ricardo announced that it had received Government funding to assess the commercial viability of a facility to assemble battery packs for UK manufacturers which currently produce fewer than 10,000 electrified vehicles per year. In Britain, vans and trucks make up 13.1%

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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Hydrogen and fuel cells in combination with extremely powerful batteries offer a functional and cleaner alternative to diesel propulsion for non-electrified railways. AKASOL is currently developing this technology together with major railway manufacturers in Germany, Europe, the US and Asia.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.) 149,871.44.

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Toyota keeps world’s top-selling automaker crown in 2023, sells 1.12 crore cars

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With this, the auto manufacturer became the world’s top car manufacturer for a fourth consecutive year. While Toyota’s scepticism towards EVs is well known, its emphasis on hybrid and other greener and cleaner powertrain technology has been proven. Toyota Motor Corporation claimed to have sold 1.12 lakh units.

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? Solid-state batteries can help by offering a cleaner and more efficient energy storage solution.