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EST-Floattech supplies Octopus battery systems to Wight Shipyard – Charged EVs

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The hybrid high-speed passenger catamaran Mars Clipper will be operated by Thames Clippers as part of its Uber Boat ferry service on the River Thames in London. It will be fitted with 480 kWh of Octopus Series batteries, allowing it to run solely on battery power in the central zone of the city.

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Mercedes Vito All-Electric Taxi Prototype Launches in London

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Eco City Vehicles PLC (ECV), a developer and supplier of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and the London licensed taxi, launched an all-electric prototype of the London-licensed Mercedes Vito taxi, developed by a consortium of companies including ECV’s manufacturing partner Penso, Mercedes Benz UK and Zytek Automotive. million (US$3.9-million)

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ZeroAvia completes first hydrogen-electric passenger plane flight

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The demonstration of this range is roughly equivalent to busy major routes such as Los Angeles to San Francisco or London to Edinburgh. The HyFlyer project aims to decarbonise medium-range small passenger aircraft by demonstrating powertrain technology to replace conventional piston engines in propeller aircraft.

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Equipmake-powered electric bus heads for Argentina

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This modular and scaleable battery drivetrain, developed at Equipmake’s HQ in Snetterton, is the same technology also used in Equipmake’s new London-specification bus, the double decker Jewel E.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain.

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Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

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The Volta Zero will use 160 - 200 kWh of battery power, and Volta Trucks has selected to fit the vehicle with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries instead of a Nickel Cobalt Manganese set up used in most passenger cars. It also provides packaging benefits by freeing up space between the chassis rails. Manufacturing the Volta Zero.

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Great Western Railway’s fully-electric train breaks UK record, paving way for cleaner travel

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It was founded in 1833 and is credited with linking London to other regions of England and Wales. In February 2022, the UK railways signed a deal with Vivarail to trail a new FastCharge technology that could one day enable battery-powered electric trains across its network.