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Gridtractor launches fleet electrification services to accelerate zero-emission agriculture

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Gridtractor will help farmers integrate electric charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) into their operations to strengthen the power grid with its smart energy platform. And considering the emissions generated by one tractor, we believe it is critical to help farmers adopt this technology faster and more seamlessly.

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Stockton school district partners with Mobility House for electric school bus charging; savings of $500K over 5 years

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has partnered with The Mobility House to deploy smart charging strategy and management solutions for the district’s zero-emission fleet project, which is now operational and scheduled to transport students to schools throughout the district. The Mobility House’s mission is to create an emissions-free energy and mobility future.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require. Unlike gas pumps, which require relatively simple and infrequent maintenance, charging stations are more complex and require regular upkeep.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

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Volkswagen Group sets up new group company for energy and charging: Elli

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As one of the world’s largest automakers, Volkswagen is going to force the pace of the urgently needed transport and energy transition to emission-neutral e-mobility. Elli Group GmbH , with headquartered in Berlin, is to develop products and services connected with energy and charging for the brands of the Group. Charging on the road.

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Digital Twins Give Hydrogen a Greener Path to Growth

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Hydrogen has great promise as a low-emission fuel source. Digital twins can track the operations of electrolyzer components like electrodes, membranes, or pumps to see which parts may be likely to fail and to proactively make recommendations for scheduling maintenance.