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Caterpillar Marine Power Systems introduces Marine Hybrid System

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With only the diesel engine providing power, the electric motor acts as a shaft-driven generator providing power to meet the vessels hotel loads. Auxiliary generators and optional electrical storage provide power for propulsion through the electric motor during electric or diesel-electric modes of operation.

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Toyota Motor to sell electricity management system using recycled NiMH vehicle batteries to Toyota dealers in Japan

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Starting this April, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will sell an electricity management system that uses recycled nickel-metal hydride batteries from hybrid vehicles to Toyota vehicle dealers throughout Japan. The 10 kWh systems will be sold via TMC’s energy business company, Toyota Turbine and Systems Inc.,

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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These buy-down incentives are reserved for vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers and passed on to buyers in California at the time of sale. They are available only for new natural gas and propane vehicles that meet all California Air Resources Board emission requirements. Tour Engine, Inc. ,

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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The battery of EVs can be used for some other electrical storage purposes once the capacity reduces. Electric vehicle repair and maintenance workshops can be started in a place where there are a lot of electric vehicles available on road. Electric Vehicle Blog. EV Workshop. I’m not sure about this business.