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The Future of Car Ownership

Clean Fleet Report

EVs have introduced more than just battery-powered motors; theyve brought in a whole new mindset. New trends in ownership: Subscription-based models: Think of it like Netflix for carsmonthly fees cover usage, maintenance and even insurance. The way people view cars is changing fast.

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How Close Are Humanoid Robots to Replacing Auto Workers?

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Industrial robots often have a high initial costs, typically need to be built into the facility, and may also require expensive maintenance vs human employees. The facility uses an automated transport system that shuttles parts from warehouses or partially assembled vehicles around the factory without any human input.

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Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

Clean Fleet Report

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) With a bi-directional onboard charger, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function can power devices or charge electrical equipment, such as electric bicycles, scooters, camping equipment or even power necessities during a power outage. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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Bombardier Transportation (now part of Alstom) introduced a variety of green innovations to reduce CO 2 emissions and pollution in the railway sector. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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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). tonnes, was brought by heavy transport on 1 August. Diesel-powered AGV at CTA will be replaced step-by-step.

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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The signing of the framework agreement and the initial order for 16 FLIRT battery is expected to take place in autumn 2023. These allow low-emission rail operation, especially on lines without an overhead contact line.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. Later on, Norled will install a battery package on board an existing diesel-electric ferry. This will cross the Sognefjord 34 times a day, 7 days a week, transporting at a maximum 120 cars and 360 passengers starting in 2015.