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Fraunhofer researchers developing ammonia-based systems for mobile energy in infrastructure, transportation and industry

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors. In comparison to hydrogen, liquefied ammonia makes it easier to transport large volumes to wherever it is needed.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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Volvo Penta and leading North American telescopic boom excavator manufacturer Gradall Industries are showcasing the latest development in their partnership at CONEXPO this week—an electrified version of the OEM’s XL 4100 V highway speed wheeled excavator.

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Ricardo joins Digital Twin Consortium; targeting multiple transportation/mobility industries

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Led by a steering committee consisting of founders Ansys, Dell, Lendlease and Microsoft, the open-membership Consortium represents an international ecosystem of industry leaders that are influencing digital twin development, usage and standards requirements. Digital twins can also be used in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks presents the eActros LongHaul for long-distance transport at IAA Transportation

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Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is presenting the eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ) for the first time at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover. This will offer customers numerous other possible use cases in fully electric transport.

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NTT to study hydrogen transportation through existing pipelines

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NTT Anode Energy Corporation announced a joint research and development project to study safety measures for the mass transportation of hydrogen through existing pipeline infrastructure. Utilizing existing pipeline infrastructure can solve these issues, and this new study represents the next step in this model’s proof-of-concept process.

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Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs

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Polestar has once again made the headlines with another unique electric concept, this time in the form of a transporter cart used to move cargo and make deliveries. kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs appeared first on Electrek. more… The post Polestar shares 2.2

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BMW-led consortium successfully implements industrialization and digitalization of additive manufacturing

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Transfer of the construction cylinder by means of handling robot and driverless transport system. Having started out from a concept outline in 2019, fully automated driverless transport systems (FTS) now carry the 3D printers’ mobile build chambers between modules in the IDAM production lines.