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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The battery modules and energy storage system package is four times larger than on any electric/hybrid ship currently operating. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran.

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Cummins releases new electric powertrain for terminal tractors; Kalmar a lead customer

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The system is equipped with compact, temperature-controlled batteries allowing the vehicles to operate in tough climate conditions around the world. The terminal tractors will be powered with up to 182 kWh of fast-charging Cummins batteries and will be equipped with DC-fast charge technology, enabling customers to use them in 24/7 operations.

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Hyundai and US DOE extend fuel cell vehicle loan partnership in concert with new DC-based hydrogen fueling station

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This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly-opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington DC region. DC-based hydrogen station. The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs ( earlier post ) for daily use and confirmation by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure.

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Plug Power launches 30 kW ProGen fuel cell system

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The complete 30kW ProGen engine solution contains the fuel cell stack, required balance of plant, dc/dc converter, and cooling. According to KPMG’s 2018 Global Automotive Executive Survey , hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles have replaced battery electric vehicles as the no. 1 key trend in the automotive industry until 2025.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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The Rong Guang EV supports conventional AC charging and DC fast charging. With DC fast charging, it can be fully charged in just two hours. It includes variants powered by 1.0T, 1.3T The new variants have a mild hybrid system that consists of a 48V motor, 48V power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The City of Tucson will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. The Anaheim Transportation Network will receive funds to purchase advanced battery-electric buses. City of Tucson. Southern California Association of Governments.

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Video Test: 6 EVs Tested—Back-to-Back

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Toyota and Subaru have joined forces to develop and produce similar electric models, built on the same platforms with the same battery power plants, yet slightly different exterior styling. CHARGING TIME: 13 hrs at 240V / but it can charge from 0 to 80 percent in 37 mins at some DC fast charging stations. CHARGING TIME: 7.5

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