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Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power, and AeroTEC set up hydrogen aviation center at Moses Lake, Washington

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Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTEC have established a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. Earlier post.).

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system. The first hybrid-electric Olympic Class ferry will join Washington State Ferries’ fleet in 2024.

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ABB to provide power and propulsion solution for 10 all-electric ferries

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and will replace the existing fleet serving this route when they enter service between 2022 and 2024. In addition to energy storage, ABB will deliver a fully integrated electric power solution and an integrated marine and propulsion automation system. The 10 new ferries will be operated by the public ferry company Transtejo, S.A.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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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. In Washington, UPS uses 10 electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

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King County Metro putting Proterra electric buses into service

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King County Metro Transit recently put its first Proterra battery-electric bus into service in Bellevue, Washington. The battery bus is the first of three that Metro will test this year. The three battery buses were paid for in part with a $4.7 million federal grant. Metro is pursuing $3.3 A hat-tip to Rich! ).

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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Even if Washington hadn’t buckled to outside pressure, the U.S. Early government investment in charging infrastructure went a long way toward soothing the range anxiety that made car buyers in other places reluctant to make the switch to battery power from gasoline or diesel. ambitions for 2030 would not have been exceptional.

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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Charging on the 800-volt system should enable a 10% to 80% battery charge in 18 minutes on a 350 kW DC Fast Charger. Look for Clean Fleet Report’s extensive review, including driving impressions, on March 21. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Genesis. [

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