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QinetiQ Zephyr Used Sion Li-S Batteries in Record Unmanned Flight

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The Zephyr, a solar/battery powered all electric UAV with a wing span of 70 feet (22.5 50 kg), achieved this record using a combination of solar power during the day and Sion Power’s Li-S batteries at night. The Li-S battery pack was carefully engineered to minimize total pack weight.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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City of Tucson. The City of Tucson will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase electric buses and charging units. Metro Transit. 2,600,000.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries.

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