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Radom buys 9 more electric Solaris buses

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By day, the fast recharging of energy will be handled by means of a five-pole roof-mounted pantograph. The carrier has chosen Solaris High Power batteries with a total capacity of more than 120 kWh. The buses will be propelled by axles with two integrated traction motors with a power of 125 kW each.

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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Regular Hybrids Regular hybrids recharge their onboard nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion battery packs by reclaiming energy through a process called regenerative braking. This feature allows the vehicle to perform like a pure electric car and less like a conventional gasoline car, all the while delivering exceptional fuel mileage.

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

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Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. Hyundai has already been mass-producing hydrogen fuel cell EVs for a while with its Nexo line.

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Things to Keep in mind while buying an Electric Car insurance.

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We all can see how electric vehicles were increasing day by day and many of them showed interest in buying the Ev’s because of their low maintenance, noise-free and pollution-free. Ankit Agrawal, Co-founder, and CEO, InsuranceDekho has mentioned Things to keep in mind while buying an Ev insurance. Tata Nexon EV MAX Vs MG ZS EV.

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New Flyer introduces first 60-foot hydrogen fuel cell bus in North America

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the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches in the United States and Canada, conducted the inaugural road demonstration of the Xcelsior XHE60 heavy-duty articulated fuel cell transit bus. The bus is targeted to have a range greater than 250 miles without refueling or recharging.

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Public Sector Oil Companies to set up 900 charging stations in TN.

Electric Vehicles India

There are fast-charging stations that are deployed on highways for travelers who need fast recharging during a long trip. Slow recharging is conducted in city-based charging stations this is as per the source. Tata Motors has received a biggest order of Tata XPRES T EV’s.

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