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

Green Car Congress

To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna electric plate compactor

Baua Electric

Husqvarna’s new LF 60i LAT battery-powered compactor delivers serious soil compaction and the convenience of cordless power. A lot more, if the company’s PR is to be believed: Both the efficient battery-operated drive unit and the eccentric unit are completely maintenance-free.

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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

Green Car Congress

In addition to delivering a 64% savings in operating costs compared to conventional diesel trucks, the Canter E-Cells also reduced CO 2 emissions by 37% compared to diesel, taking into account the current power production mix in Portugal. Charging the batteries on a 230-volt outlet takes about seven hours.

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New Volteq electric mini loader runs on remote control

Baua Electric

In addition to quieter, smoother operation, reduced maintenance, and no-drip job site readiness, the new Sky 1000 loader has one more trick up its sleeve: remote control. “

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Quantron AG collaborate on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

Electric commercial vehicles that are powered solely by batteries are not suited for everyday operations, partly because of longer charging cycles and limited range. During stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, the battery loses significant power. An additional, time-consuming refueling stop is economically inefficient.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Mobile Lung Unit features: The world’s first portable, battery-powered, full-body, 32-slice CT scanner, BodyTom, featuring an innovative internal drive system that can be easily transported. Motiv Power Systems all-electric/zero-emissions EPIC chassis, removing the need to idle an engine.

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How EV Connect Can Help With EV Fleet Management

EV Connect

Managing an EV fleet is a different animal from managing a traditional one, and it carries a unique set of costs and considerations. It can be done, though, and the right partner for EV charging solutions can make EV fleet management easy and cost-effective. With FaaS, you pay zero upfront costs to plan and deploy your EV fleet.

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