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Moscow adding another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses

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Modern lithium-titanate batteries are used as energy storage devices in the electric buses. We are now replacing diesel buses with electric ones and preparing the necessary infrastructure. 2021 the city Government refused to purchase diesel buses. The temperature range of its work is from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius.

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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses

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The city plans to purchase another 1600 electric buses over next few years, with the goal of replacing the diesel fleet. The KAMAZ 6282 electric bus is driven by two 125 kW ZF motors powered by 80 kWh lithium titanate (LTO) battery packs charged by ultra-fast charging stations using a pantograph.

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Opbrid Introduces New Overhead Fast-Charging System for Buses; Leveraging Lithium Titanate (nLTO) Battery Technology for Rapid Charge Hybrids

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Based on technology from the European rail industry, and leveraging the rapid charge capability of nanotechnology Lithium Titanate (nLTO) technology batteries such as those from Altair Nano, the Bůsbaar is a high power (~250 kW) opportunity charging station that rapidly charges a bus at one or both ends of its route.

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Proterra selects Toshiba SCiB cells for next-gen electric bus

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The new fleet will use Toshiba’s Rechargeable Batteries (SCiB), a safe rechargeable battery solution with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide range of applications, from EVs to grid energy storage. Proterra Inc. Earlier post.). The 20Ah prismatic SCiB cell has a nominal voltage of 2.3

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Leclanché to supply battery storage system for two hybrid-powered ferries

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The two ships, each with a capacity of 700 passengers, will replace existing diesel-powered vessels and will be used to transport passengers between Switzerland and France with projected completion dates of 2022 and 2023. The project has received the DNV-GL Type Approval Certificate and the DNV-GL Product Certificate.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 battery electric bus ( earlier post ) is averaging up to 24 mpg (diesel equivalent) in service, a more than 600% improvement over a typical diesel bus. Three EcoRide BE-35 buses are currently in a test fleet near Pomona, Calif., Proterra Inc. later this year.

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1000?? Electric Bus Hits the Roads of Moscow

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Moscow’s primary surface public transportation operator ceased buying diesel buses in 2021. Electric vehicles will account for about 40% of all surface transportation fleets. Nearly 40% of the bus fleet should be electric at this stage. “Moscow is considered to be the leader in the electric bus fleet in Europe.