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Wabtec and GM to develop advanced Ultium Battery and HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell solutions for rail industry

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The rail industry is on the cusp of a sustainable transformation with the introduction of batteries and hydrogen to power locomotive fleets. Our FLXdrive locomotive, the world’s first 100-percent battery powered locomotive, has proven its potential to slash carbon emissions by up to 30 percent when operating at 6 MWh.

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

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The American automaker has officially confirmed that it has begun taking orders on the battery-powered Cadillac Lyriq crossover, with deliveries assumed to commence in the first half of 2024. The plan is to offer a full range of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. To play it safe, GM plans on exporting from the United States.

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Chip-enabled raised pavement markers support autonomous driving in tough conditions, remote areas

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This saves electric vehicle battery power, extending driving range to promote wider EV adoption. Compared with a leading camera and LiDAR-based autonomous driving technology, the chip-enabled pavement markers can reduce navigational power consumption by up to 90%, the authors reported.

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Video Test: 6 EVs Tested—Back-to-Back

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New EVs Range from Affordable to Outrageous. The 2022 event presented a wide range of more than 30 new vehicles to drive in 30-minute routes that gave writers a taste of the performance, comfort and technology featured in today’s top rides. RANGE: 301 miles. RANGE: up to 280 miles. RANGE: 250 miles. 0-60 SPEED: 3.7

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle. The LEAF in-dash monitor.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Battery Powered Zero Emission Circulator Buses: Innovative Quick Opportunity Charge, Lithium-Ion Titanate Battery Powered Community Bus program. Solar PV system installations range from 5kW to 20kW. Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, Tennessee: $650,000. Link Transit, Washington: $2,925,000.

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All you need to know about lithium miners & battery producers 

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The electric vehicle (EV) supply chain is reaching an inflexion point as consumers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and governments accelerate the shift away from internal combustion engines (ICEs) and towards battery-powered vehicles. Today, battery capacity in the U.S. LG Energy Solution plans to invest $4.5