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mtu Hybrid PowerPack from Rolls-Royce enters passenger rail service

Green Car Congress

The partners are proving that existing rail vehicles can be used in a climate-friendly way without the need to install complex and expensive new infrastructure. Recuperated braking energy is stored in a battery, the mtu EnergyPacks. In pure electric operations, drive noise is reduced by about 75% (20 dB(A)).

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

Blink Charging

C climate-aligned future.” Here’s what you need to know about planning, or “roadmapping,” an EV supply equipment installation at your airport. That means that installing charging stations may require the installation of a new electrical panel, meter or even a transformer.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

“Electric cars will not save the climate. Environmental groups foresee the public needing to use electrified mass transit , reduce long-haul flights for business as well as pleasure), increase telework, walk and cycle to work or stores, change their diet to eat more vegetables, or if absolutely needed, drive only small EVs.

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Feature: Storing Your EV for an Extended Period

Clean Fleet Report

Because EVs contain different components than conventional gas-powered cars, they require little maintenance, even when storing them for long periods of time. Keeping your EV in an enclosed, climate-controlled environment will also minimize damage caused by floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Prepare for the Rainy Season.

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LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

Green Car Congress

The reactor will be installed and brought online in the second half of 2023 at LOTTE Chemical HQ facilities in Ulsan, South Korea. Among other climate-focused goals, the company is setting the stage to advance the hydrogen economy in Korea. million tons of hydrogen per year domestically by 2030.

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5 Great Reasons Why Solar Installers Are Choosing To Add EV Charging

EV Connect

As solar installers get busier and busier bringing renewable energy to homes and businesses (often with great government incentives ), here are some excellent reasons to consider adding EV charging from EV Connect to your list of services. Let’s take a look at how this technology benefits customers and installers alike.

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ECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select US Best Buy Stores

Green Car Congress

will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; ECOtality, Inc. Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.;

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