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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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BNSF Railway Company and Wabtec began testing battery-electric locomotive technology in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California. As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions.

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Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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Researchers from Northwestern University and Princeton University have explored the impact on US air quality from an aggressive conversion of internal combustion vehicles to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). No matter how the power is generated, the more combustion cars you take off the road, the better the ozone quality.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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Our principal goal should be to mitigate problems that are global in scale, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, virus transmission, and invasive species. Battery technology currently requires lithium and other rare earth metals, which must be mined. Automobiles became more energy-efficient and less polluting.

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4,000 Robots Roam the Oceans, Climate in Their Crosshairs

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In the puzzle of climate change, the Earth’s oceans are an immense and crucial piece. But gathering accurate and sufficient data about the oceans to feed climate and weather models has been a huge technical challenge. What the Argo system has discovered about the oceans and their role in climate change. Back to top.

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Decoding the Mechanics: How the AC System in an Electric Vehicle Works?

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Understanding the Basics: AC System in Vehicles The AC system in an electric vehicle plays a vital role in providing a comfortable and controlled environment for passengers. The condenser facilitates heat transfer by allowing the refrigerant to release heat to the outside environment, enabling the cooling process.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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The fully electric van—based on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter—combines a variety of innovative solutions designed to improve the quality of life in cities; to conserve resources and protect the climate; and to better the health and safety of the driver and other road users. This reduces energy use accordingly.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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210,000 vehicles with an external capacity to charge the battery (plug-in hybrids and battery-powered electric vehicles) were sold worldwide in 2013—roughly half of them in the United States, which is currently the largest market. Production of electric vehicles by country.

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