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First Li-ion battery-powered automated guided container transporter delivered to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder

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The first serially-produced container transporter powered by Li-ion batteries was delivered to HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). The lithium-ion automated guided vehicle (AGV), weighing 26.5 Diesel-powered AGV at CTA will be replaced step-by-step.

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Saft Li-ion batteries to power Stockholm’s new Ballerina electric ferry

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Saft has received an order from Stockholm ferry operator Ballerina for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems that will power a new electric ferry boat for the city of Stockholm. To deliver the required duty, Saft is supplying its marine battery systems with a total energy storage capacity of 500 kWh, at 650 V.

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XALT Energy to supply Li-ion cells for world’s largest electric ferries; 4.16 MWh packs

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XALT Energy announced a Li-ion cell supply contract for the two largest battery-powered ferries in the world with Plan B Energy Storage (PBES). MWh battery packs to provide power for primary propulsion. Each of the two Scandlines Helsingborg-Helsingör ferries will have 4.16 million passengers and 1.9

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Rolls-Royce launches new modular Li-ion battery system for ships: SAVe Energy

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Rolls-Royce is launching a lithium-ion based energy storage system for ships. Illustration of a ship system setup with batteries. SAVe Energy is be delivered from the Rolls-Royce Power Electric site in Bergen, Norway, as part of the company’s offering of complete ship systems. This example shows a hybrid system for a tugboat.

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Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

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The intended markets for the Zero-TT are distribution centers, rail yards and marine terminals. kW fuel cell stack, and Li-ion battery pack. The XE-20 accommodates an 8 hour work shift (an optional 2 work shift battery pack available). The Zero-TT. Click to enlarge. GCVWR is 130,000 lbs.

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Siemens and Fjellstrand partner on battery-electric car ferry

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These motors are powered by a Li-ion battery weighing 10 metric tons. Whereas the ferry currently serving the route has an engine with an output of 1,500 kW (2,000 hp), the battery in the new vessel will have an output of 800 kW (1,100 hp). This saving has a direct impact on the specifications of the drive system.

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Balqon Corporation Introduces New Li-Ion Electric Yard Tractor for Warehousing and Port Applications

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Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has released its newest lithium-ion battery powered Yard Tractor truck designed for use in warehousing, logistics, and port applications, the Nautilus XE20.

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