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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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RINA awards Freudenberg e-Power Systems type-approval for methanol-powered fuel cell system

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Converting commercial ships on the high seas to CO 2 -neutral drive systems is a huge challenge. Route flexibility and ranges of more than 5,000 nautical miles are basic requirements of the world’s maritime fleet. Nevertheless, fuel cells have tremendous advantages due to their high efficiency and low maintenance requirements.

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Hamburg project testing use of liquid hydrogen in aviation maintenance and ground processes

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Funded by the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Lufthansa Technik will work with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Center for Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL) and Hamburg Airport over the next two years to design and test maintenance and ground processes in handling hydrogen technology.

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Oshkosh runs diesel series-hybrid light concept vehicles in 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000

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The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team Light Concept Vehicle (LCV) M2. Oshkosh Corporation ran two Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the 43 rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico, 18-20 November; one crossed the finish line of the 1,061-mile desert course. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

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The 390 hp helicopter turbine’s exhaust will be converted to hot water—the fuel for the ElectraTherm ORC and the Power+ Generator will convert that exhaust into approximately 50kW of gross power. ElectraTherm’s fleet of more than 50 Power+ Generators has accrued more than 760,000 hours of runtime to date.

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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. Bi-directional power converter up to 18 kW. Jasna Tomić and Willett Kempton (2007) Using fleets of electric-drive vehicles for grid support. AC Propulsion V2G eBox Quick Specs. of Delaware).

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