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Electricity vs Hydrogen: Why is electrification the first choice for fleets?

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With the development of zero-emission technologies, hydrogen has been recognized as a potential power source for long-distance vehicle fleets because of its high energy density and low weight. Here are a few reasons why electricity is the clear choice for fleets: 1. Universality In the U.S., Safety Electricity is a safe vehicle fuel.

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Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

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The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said, “We want more zero-emission vehicles on Queensland roads with Queensland families to have access to cheaper and cleaner vehicles.”

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 Oil and the Transport Sector: Reconfirming the End of Cheap Oil. PLDV demand for oil is based on four factors, according to WEO 2011: the rate of expansion of the fleet; average fuel economy; average vehicle usage; and. billion in 2035. Click to enlarge. World Energy Outlook.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo announces new ME-LGI dual-fuel engine for methanol and LPG; Waterfront Shipping signs LOI for four units

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With a viable, convenient and comparatively cheap fuel already onboard, it makes sense to use a fraction of the cargo to power the vessel. The company operates the largest methanol ocean tanker fleet in the world with its fleet comprising vessels from 3,000 to 49,000 dwt.

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A just transition

Clean Car

Particularly if they can be replaced by more active travel and public transport, alongside much cleaner forms of private and fleet vehicles. For people who rely on cheap-to-run diesel vans or cars to get about or run their business the coming years will be a challenge.

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MIT CSAIL, Cornell study finds rides-sharing theoretically could cut taxi traffic in NYC by 75%

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A system like this could allow drivers to work shorter shifts, while also creating less traffic, cleaner air and shorter, less stressful commutes. In 2015 Lyft reported that half of its San Francisco trips were carpools.). However, existing approaches are still limited in their complexity.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long term update: Camping is depraved and should be banned

EV Central

READ MORE: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV joins out long term test fleet The Outlander’s big advantage – and one that I hoped would make me look like a hero and a genius, not only to my friends but everyone in the campsite, and indeed the village – was its vehicle-to-load (V2L) abilities.