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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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The purchase price of this tug is significant, at roughly double that of a diesel tug, and that is an important consideration for a business that needs to make a profit. Ports of Auckland first started looking for a battery-powered tug in 2016. A fast charge will take about two hours. This is just what we need.

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BorgWarner acquires Italy-based EV charging industry

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On-board chargers convert AC energy from resources similar to house plug retailers into DC energy that may rate EV battery packs. The purchase goal is anticipated to generate about $27 million in earnings this past, and BorgWarner expects to extend gross sales to $273 million by way of 2027.

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BorgWarner acquires EV charging industry in Italy for roughly $80 million

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On-board chargers convert AC energy from assets corresponding to house plug shops into DC energy that may rate EV battery packs. The purchase goal is predicted to generate about $27 million in income this presen, and BorgWarner expects to develop gross sales to $273 million through 2027.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance, CEA and FSI to Form Joint Venture to Develop and Manufacture Batteries for Electric Vehicles

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the French Strategic Investment Fund (FSI) signed a letter of intent to set up a joint venture company that would develop and manufacture batteries for electric vehicles, under the patronage of Christian Estrosi, the French Minister for Industry. Earlier post.).

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Accelerating green wheels: BYD’s EV lease deal with Arval will electrify Europe’s roads

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We saw the automaker break ground on its first sodium-ion battery plant, unveil the first sedan under its new luxury brand Yangwang, and tease its Sea Lion 07 SUV , designed to compete against the Model Y.

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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billion, down 15% on 3Q 2017, while the purchase of small-scale solar systems of less than 1MW totaled $13.5 Turkey at $1.2 Looking at the third-quarter global investment figures by type, asset finance of utility-scale renewable energy projects came to $49.3 billion, up 9% on a year earlier. South Africa at $2.6 Spain at $1.9

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Frost & Sullivan forecasts rapid growth in tire pressure monitoring systems market; $386.6M by 2018

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As sensor batteries typically last for six to 10 years, this mandate will drive breakage replacements in the forecast period and end-of-battery-life replacements beyond 2018. On the other hand, TPMS direct sensors installation in the US will spike due to battery replacements, malfunctions, and winter tire replacements.

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