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

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To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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Wärtsilä to design and equip two zero-emissions battery-powered ferries

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These battery-powered ferries represent the future in environmental sustainability, and their design is the result of the years of R&D that Wärtsilä has invested in smart marine solutions to lower the carbon footprint of shipping.

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Gogoro Batteries Power 90% of Taiwan’s Electric Scooters

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Best known for the compact battery-swap vending machines placed outside of convenience stores and take-out shops, Gogoro is leading the charge for electric scooter sales in Taiwan — but that’s not the biggest news.

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Amogy presents retrofitted 2018 Freightliner Cascadia powered by ammonia-to-power system

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a developer of ammonia power solutions, announced the successful testing of the first ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi truck. After integrating its technology into a 5 kW drone in July 2021 and 100kW John Deere tractor in May 2022, Amogy has scaled its ammonia-to-power technology to 300 kW. Amogy Inc.,

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. XPeng also launched a new G3 460c version with LFP-powered batteries. Battery capacity?kWh?. Maximum power and torque. and XPILOT 3.0

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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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When it’s time to charge, it’s often wiser to stop at 80% and then get back on the road instead of waiting for the battery to fill up. You’ll stop and power up before hitting zero miles, but let’s keep things simple and say 240. Keeping this in mind can help you maximize the lifespan of your EV’s battery.

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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In the eActros, this continuous brake system is provided by a trailer brake (High Power Brake Resistor or HPR for short) for battery-electric vehicles. According to legislation, in order to tow trailers over 10 tons, tractor vehicles of heavy-duty truck-and-trailer combinations must feature a continuous braking system.

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