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Italy is putting a big hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm in the sea

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It’s tapped into that knowledge to design elevated solar platforms made of offshore-grade aluminum that sit 10 feet (3 meters) off the water to withstand rough waters. Floating solar farms on lakes and ponds tend to sit directly on the water.) The elevation also reduces salt deposits on the solar panels. Get started here. –

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Alstom to supply Italy’s first hydrogen trains

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The new hydrogen trains will be based on Alstom’s Coradia Stream regional train platform, which is dedicated to the European market and already being produced for Italy by Alstom’s main Italian sites. This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water. Coradia Stream for FNM.

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Stellantis Cassino Assembly to begin production of BEV-centric STLA large vehicles

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The Stellantis Cassino Assembly Plant in Italy, producer of vehicles for the premium and luxury brands, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, will add production of vehicles, to be shared at a later date, based on the flexible, BEV-centric STLA Large platform. The plant puts a high emphasis on energy and resource conservation.

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Pozna? orders 25 Solaris hydrogen buses

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The investment has been subsidized as part of the “Green Public Transport” program, launched by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. The hydrogen-powered Solaris buses will also feature a relatively small Solaris High Power traction battery, to support the fuel cell when the demand for electricity increases.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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The energy is provided by a new generation high-performance battery, which also ensures a long range. Active aerodynamics play an even greater role in battery electric vehicles than in super sports cars: active aerodynamics can increase the range per battery charge while also improving performance. Active Aerodynamics.

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Italy’s Iren, Australia’s Altamin sign MoU for lithium recovery – ET Auto

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Italy’s multi-utility Iren and Altamin signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at recovering lithium from geothermal projects the Australian group has around Rome, the two groups said on Wednesday.

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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). The battery is used to store braking energy, to boost acceleration and for auxiliary supply. The only emission from a hydrogen train is water; it produces no harmful particulate or gaseous emissions.

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