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Finland’s oldest ferry goes all electric with Visedo

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The City of Turku will officially re-launch the historic Föri ferry tomorrow, complete with a new zero-emission electric drivetrain that will deliver greater efficiency, less noise and reduced operating costs. This also allows future motor maintenance in shifts, with no interruption to operation.

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SporTran and Proterra deploy Louisiana’s first battery-electric buses in Shreveport

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million on maintenance and fuel, over the lifetime of the five vehicles. As a result, SporTran will re-invest the savings into Shreveport’s transportation system with the goal of improving bus routes, technology and rider experience.

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

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The introduction of charging stations is quickly transforming the Indian business landscape. Charging stations are on their way to conquering the global market in the following years. Need Of Charging Stations. We know that by now, everyone knows the importance of having a charging station.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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At the turn of the millennium, nearly 20 percent of the state’s generating capacity was idled for maintenance. In such an emergency, a bidirectional EV with charge to spare could come to the rescue. In principle, this problem might have been solved with software to govern the charging and discharging.

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The Benefits of EVs and Why They’re Here to Stay

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Whether you’re an experienced EV enthusiast or new to the scene, a multitude of innovative EV solutions awaits your exploration. And here’s the cool part: electric cars need less maintenance and are cheaper to power, so you save money over the life of the vehicle. Convenient EV Charging Electric cars also make life easier.

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Sakor: Hybrid and EV powertrain testing is key to reaping efficiency benefits

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Over the past decade, most transportation markets, from automotive, to military, aircraft, and even space systems have seen a tremendous surge of interest in hybrid and electric vehicle technology. A critical element of modern hybrid or electrical vehicles is the high-voltage battery and charging system. Electrical system testing.

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Is Electrify America’s plan weak on charger reliability fixes?

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to approve Electrify America’s proposed plan for its next cycle of charging-network investments. It covers Electrify America investments in both new charging stations and upkeep of existing stations from Jul. 2024 to Dec. 2024 to Dec.