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ULEMCo delivers water tanker converted to use hydrogen dual fuel

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tonne bowser has been converted from a standard truck to use hydrogen dual fuel, an approach that allows fleet managers to transition more quickly to low carbon operation. Maintenance and service package. Based on an average duty cycle, the new ULEMCo vehicle is expected to deliver a 33% reduction in carbon emissions.

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Leclanché and Medha partner on high-energy battery packs for railroad and commercial vehicle markets

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The partnership agreement allows for Leclanché to provide its Li-ion battery pack solutions, including but not limited to its INT-53 and INT-39 high energy battery packs, to Medha for a wide range of projects including auxiliary and maintenance railway vehicles as well as passenger trains. Its ECE R100.2

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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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How to keep it low cost and easy maintenance, while providing an interface that is easy to use and understand. These challenges include: How to protect the lithium-ion cells from over-charge and discharge. Can the ESS be made compatible with a variety of other used battery cells and modules from other manufacturers.

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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Converting old vehicles to electric power extends their life span and means they no longer generate CO 2 emissions, which is why they are particularly well suited to modern urban driving conditions, especially within low emissions zones. VAT and installation).

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Siluria and Wood launch Modus: process technology to convert low-value offgas into high-octane, low-sulfur gasoline blendstock

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The Modus process is based on a commercially proven catalyst system that converts light olefins, such as ethylene and propylene—often contained in refinery offgas streams—to high-quality gasoline blendstock with a 90+ octane rating and ultra-low sulfur content. Modus expands revenue sources and ultimately increases profitability.

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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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Many of the grant recipients have pledged to buy standardized buses and vans and avoid customization, which will result in faster delivery and lower costs. The project will convert 27 bus routes that serve low-income areas and expand Metro’s apprenticeship program, including promoting transit careers for residents in underserved communities.

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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.,