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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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By developing turbogenerator technology that will be scaled to serve a power range between 500 kW and 1200 kW, Rolls-Royce says that it can open up new longer routes that electric battery-powered aircraft can also support. —Rob Watson, President – Rolls Royce Electrical.

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Things to Keep in mind while buying an Electric Car insurance.

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We all can see how electric vehicles were increasing day by day and many of them showed interest in buying the Ev’s because of their low maintenance, noise-free and pollution-free. Usually, E-cars have a range of 100 to 150 miles before their batteries need to be recharged.

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How EV Connect Can Help With EV Fleet Management

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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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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. PV canopies will produce power and reduce temperatures underneath canopies. AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000.

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Fraunhofer ICT Working on New Redox Flow Batteries with Improved Capacity for EV Applications

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During this exchange of charge a current flows over the electrodes, which can be used by a battery-powered device. The devices could theoretically be recharged at a station in a few minutes. “ The discharged electrolyte is simply pumped out and replaced with recharged fluid. low maintenance costs.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Lower Operating Costs We know that EVs haven’t achieved price parity with their ICE counterparts and they cost more upfront. But they tend to have lower operating and maintenance costs compared to conventional vehicles. This way, you make the most of your time while your EV recharges. #3.

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Dominion Virginia Power Tests Plug-In Hybrid Cars, Hybrid Bucket Trucks

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The 5 kWh L5 pack, built with A123Systems’ nanophosphate Li-ion batteries, supports fuel economy of up to 100 mpg for 30-40 miles within the electrically assisted driving range. Recharging requires about five hours through a standard 110-volt electrical outlet. The company uses approximately 1.7

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