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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The technology group Wärtsilä will supply two Wärtsilä HY 2 hybrid power modules for a new escort tug being built for the Swedish port of Luleå located on the Gulf of Bothnia in the northern end of the Baltic Sea. It will be capable of operating on battery power when in transit. Earlier post.).

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After calling Teslas a “toy” years ago, Hyundai’s belief in hydrogen is being tested

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As the automotive sector transitions into the renewable age, the battle between all-electric cars and hydrogen-powered vehicles almost seems over. A Bloomberg report recently cited the experience of Song Young-jin, a 38-year-old sales manager in Euiwang city, South Korea, who purchased a Hyundai Nexo, a hydrogen-powered SUV, in March 2020.

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Wärtsilä installs first hybrid energy storage solution on LNG-fueled offshore supply ship

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Furthermore, the hybrid solution will provide a more optimal load on the engines, while the intervals between engine maintenance can be extended. Viking Princess now runs on a combination of a battery pack for energy storage and three LNG-fueled Wärtsilä engines.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Whether you’re cruising through scenic routes or setting up camp, the peaceful ambience of the great outdoors remains undisturbed when you are using an EV. #3. But they tend to have lower operating and maintenance costs compared to conventional vehicles. It is best to make sure your EV is fully charged before your journey.

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Kolkata Police to add 226 electric vehicles into its fleet 

Electric Vehicles India

The Kolkata Police has announced that it is going to add 226 electric vehicles into its fleet in order to counter rising diesel prices and to escalate the maintenance costs of diesel-powered vehicles. The adoption of electric vehicles will help to phase out 200 diesel-powered vehicles that are around 15 years old.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. HOW DOES A FULL EV WORK?

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