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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association. Each Coradia iLint train is equipped with two high-performance battery systems with a total capacity of 220 kWh.

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Mercedes-Benz has produced more than 1,000 eCitaro electric buses

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The next development steps to follow at short intervals had already been outlined at its introduction: solutions for opportunity charging for the eCitaro. In the currently available articulated bus variant, the eCitaro fuel cell can run for around 350 kilometers without recharging, while offering space for up to 128 passengers.

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RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

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Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

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In the articulated bus variant, available from June, the eCitaro fuel cell can run for around 350 kilometers without having to recharge, offering space for up to 128 passengers. Thanks to the long range, opportunity charging en route is not envisaged; charging is always carried out by plug at the depot.

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Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?

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With a growing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels, two promising technologies have emerged as potential alternatives to internal combustion engines (ICE): Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). What are Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles? Read more on How FCEVs work?

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Hyundai is going all in on hydrogen, and relying on food waste to make that happen

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But now it says it will rely heavily on hydrogen fuel cells generated from plastic, food, and organic waste to power a whole new generation of EVs, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. Problem is, there is nowhere to charge them. Hyundai has already been mass-producing hydrogen fuel cell EVs for a while with its Nexo line.

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