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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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Battery-powered electric trains will soon bring cleaner air—especially in Europe

Green Car Reports

Trains are about to go electric. Battery-electric, that is. While electrical propulsion has been the preferred way to move trains for most of a century, the idea of moving them longer distances via battery is one that’s just now being realized.

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Kawasaki Heavy taps Corvus Energy for batteries for first all-electric tanker

Green Car Congress

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has selected Corvus Energy to supply the energy storage system (ESS) for the first zero-emissions electric “e5 tanker” currently under construction for Asahi Tanker Co., The battery-powered vessel was designed by e5 Lab Inc., The battery-powered vessel was designed by e5 Lab Inc.,

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Airflow and Pipistrel partner on electric propulsion system for Airflow’s proof-of-concept eSTOL aircraft

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an aerospace startup building a next-generation electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft, and Pipistrel, a world-leading small aircraft designer and manufacturer, announced a partnership through which Pipistrel will supply motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s proof-of-concept aircraft. Airflow.aero, Inc.,

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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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Glencore’s Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (INO) has ordered a full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric equipment for use at the Onaping Depth Project in Ontario, Canada. Traditionally, mining machines are diesel-powered, though more and more mining companies are adding battery-electric machines to their fleets.

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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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Takeuchi electric compact excavator gets ‘plugged in’ in Australia

Baua Electric

Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. kWh li-ion battery in less than four hours using 408v to 552v three-phase power.