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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Human toxicity [kg 1,4-DC-eq.].

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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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When driven by green hydrogen, these powertrains are virtually climate-neutral. Construction machinery is frequently used in stationary, high-load applications, and this is the exact environment in which hydrogen engines can shine with their high efficiency and robustness. inverter with its integrated DC/DC converter.

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Cummins releases new electric powertrain for terminal tractors; Kalmar a lead customer

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Cummins designed the PowerDrive 8000 for the terminal tractor segment to better meet the necessary duty-cycle and power requirements for the distribution and port environments. The system is equipped with compact, temperature-controlled batteries allowing the vehicles to operate in tough climate conditions around the world.

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ABB to supply high-voltage chargers for Volvo LIGHTS project in SoCal; up to 920VDC

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ABB has been at the forefront of EV technology for more than 10 years, launching its first DC charger in 2010; the world’s first nationwide DC charging network in 2012; the first electric bus charger in Europe in 2016; and the first public 350kW high power charger in the Americas. million.

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Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

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The project seeks to develop and commercialize the next generation of domestically manufactured DC Fast Charging (DCFC) technology in support of the federal government’s clean energy and climate priorities. Earlier post.). —Ezana Mekonnen, Chief Technology Officer at Imagen.

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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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To keep those EVs powered up, there are 2,065 Level 2 chargers and 260 DC fast chargers in Con Edison’s service territory, more than 400 of them added in 2021. DC fast chargers provide 480 volts, offering 180 miles or more per hour of charging. Curbside Charging.

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World Bank to focus on reducing short-lived climate pollutants; transport projects

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A new report prepared by the World Bank at the request of the G8 identifies ways that the World Bank can do more through its projects to reduce the emission of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs): black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone, and fluorinated gases known as HFCs. Washington DC ; World Bank. —Akbar et al.

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