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ViriCiti launches automatic tool for all-electric mode for BAE Systems? Series-ER electric hybrid buses

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In addition to decreasing air pollution in densely populated areas or near bus stops, the new functionality will also help the Series-ER lower noise pollution, improve fuel mileage, and increase “engine-off” time. BAE Systems’ Series-ER system uses an efficient, power-dense on-board energy storage system to power buses.

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Toshiba’s SCiB Li-ion battery system Japan’s first recognized compliant with ClassNK guidline for marine vessels

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The certification covers twelve storage battery system components, including SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery modules, current sensors, and the battery management unit (BMU) which monitors the voltage, temperature, and current of the battery module.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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Batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for the goals of the European Green Deal and contribute to the zero pollution ambition set in it. They promote competitive sustainability and are necessary for green transport, clean energy and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

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Tsinghua team develops zinc-air fuel cell stack with high power density

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Zinc-air technology, although offering high energy density—about twice the gravimetric density (Wh/kg) and three times the volumetric density (Wh/L) of Li-ion technology—has been generally limited to low-power, non-rechargeable applications.

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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

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Today, noisy, polluting, two-stroke gasoline engines are still ubiquitous across Asia,” says Sam Abuelsamid, Principal Research Analyst for Mobility Ecosystems at Guidehouse Insights “Converting those to electric power will go a long way toward helping countries reach their greenhouse gas emission-reduction targets. “It

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Lishen and ZAP in strategic alliance; funding for several thousand EV conversions in US

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Z-Smart is being incorporated into these fleet vehicles to improve performance, safety and efficiency of the converted vehicles and to provide convenient mobile communication to the driver on the charge levels and recharging status.

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Valence Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Supply Agreement with Bénéteau Group for Hybrid Vessels

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Valence Technology will provide modular, scalable energy storage systems that will be placed in new hybrid-electric yachts, sailboats and motorboats for Bénéteau and Bénéteau Group partners. One of the features of the new hybrid drive system is the capability to recharge the battery packs without the use of diesel generators.

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