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

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Corvus Energy will supply the battery-based ESS to Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate into the zero-emissions all-electric propulsion and electrical systems aboard the “e5 tanker” under construction for Asahi Tanker. The battery-powered vessel was designed by e5 Lab Inc.,

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Autonomous Boats Seem More Solvable Than Autonomous Cars

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Where autonomous vehicles have had the most success is in environments with a lot of predictability and structure, which is why I really like the idea of autonomous urban boats designed for cities with canals. The public demo in Amsterdam kicks off tomorrow, and by the end of 2021, the hope is to have two boats in the water.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations. Plus, battery costs are rapidly decreasing and the public is warming up to the idea of electric cars. Should All AVs Be Battery-Powered?

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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The VTO FOA is open to any and all ideas which significantly advance the mission of the VTO. heat recovery utilizing improved property bulk thermoelectric materials and producible at scales and in forms necessary for automotive applications with validated performance in automotive environments (e.g., durability).

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Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia

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billion from the investors led by T.Rowe Price ( mutual fund company) to support its battery-powered pickup trucks and delivery vans on track for a U.S Our work together is driven by a compelling purpose and rooted in building a highly collaborative environment that creates a true sense of belonging. launch in late 2020.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Regenerative Braking EVs often feature regenerative braking technology, which converts kinetic energy back into battery power while slowing down. More Space in the Car Itself It is a fact that EVs are more spacious compared to their rivals with gasoline-powered cars thanks to the compact battery packs and electric motors.

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UK Company to Introduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Urban Car; Open Source Approach

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We don’t believe any one technology, whether batteries or fuel cells, can be as amazingly versatile as the internal combustion engine has been. We believe different types of vehicle will fill different niches, and it makes abundant sense to choose different power trains for different environments.

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