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Coradia iLint hydrogen train receives approval for commercial operation in German railway networks

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Alstom’s Coradia iLint ( earlier post ), the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell passenger train, has been granted approval by the German Railway Office (EBA) for passenger service in Germany. The iLint can run at 140 km/h (87 mph), with a 600 to 800 km/tankful autonomy, and accommodate up to 300 passengers.

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Lightning Systems accepting orders for LightningElectric battery-electric upfit for Ford Transit; price and specs

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Vouchers and grants are available in some regions for zero-emissions vehicles. Maximum Speed 55 mph (electronically limited). A variety of new Lightning Systems’ efficiency and emissions improvement innovations are being introduced over the next two years to support commercial and government fleets. 2,000 – 3,000 lbs.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses. Earlier post.)

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Wegmans’ Warehouse Operations Launches 50 Fuel-Cell Powered Pallet Trucks

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The warehouse installation is the first commercial site in Pennsylvania to move consumer goods using hydrogen-powered material handling equipment. Whether a gas tank is full or down to a quarter-tank, a car will travel at 60 mph. Dave Allar, Wegmans’ RSC maintenance manager.

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University of Delaware Licenses V2G Technology to AutoPort; 100 V2G EVs as Test Fleet

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Under the terms of the licensing agreement, AutoPort has been granted non-exclusive rights in the area of commercial fleet vehicles. Top speed 95 mph Dick Johnson, AutoPort’s director of business development, said that AutoPort will work with major companies in the area to demonstrate the V2G concept. Range 120-150 miles.

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Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification

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Following millions in initial funding and a grant in California, Joby began setting up US eVTOL production. Of those completed flights, over 100 were operated with a human pilot onboard , a critical step in future flight certification and commercial air taxi operations someday.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The vehicle can also be used to transfer the energy to another location—for example, from a solar charging station at work to the vehicle owner’s home or from a home solar set-up to a vacation dwelling or to a jobsite in a commercial setting. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today.

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