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EcoCooling introducing method using ionized, cooled air to replace metalworking fluids

Green Car Congress

Workshops have wanted to get rid of fluids and many have tried to find a solution to the problem, but with poor results. Hatjasalo emphasizes that EcoCooling is not only a way to cut down the costs of emulsions, but also a way to improve productivity through higher cutting speed, reduced wear of cutting tools and minimized maintenance costs.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

Green Car Congress

Winnebago is displaying the vehicle in San Francisco, at both CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero Workshop on September 11 th and the Global Climate Action Summit 12-14 September 2018. Based on the average cost of fuel in the US, the eMLU is expected to save $150,000-$200,000 in combined diesel fuel and maintenance savings.

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Valeo and Smovengo join to remanufacture Velib e-bike motors and batteries – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for mobility in today’s urban environments, Valeo offers a range of solutions for small mobility devices such as bicycles, scooters and electric rickshaws. All maintenance parts are prepared for a second life or recycled.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. Although this is a favorable trend for the environment and energy security, it poses challenges for transportation finance because motorists consume less fuel per mile traveled and thus pay fewer tax dollars for the same amount of road use.

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

Electric Vehicles India

Replacing conventional vehicles using internal combustion engines with electrified vehicles (EV) is a challenge. This matter not only concerns firefighters, but also those involved in handling damaged EVs through towing, workshop, scrapyard or recycling activities. Internal cell short circuits. Mechanical deformation and impact.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

Drive Electric

This 5-step guide contains insights from FleetPartners for fleet managers and business owners looking to transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to hybrid and electric alternatives, whether you have 1, 20 or 500 vehicles. BEVs currently have a more expensive purchase price than internal combustion engine equivalents.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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Manufacturing Infrastructure Software Development Training and Skill Development Retrofitting Fleet operation Dealership and Franchise Maintenance and Repair. Especially when the internal combustion engine vehicles rule the market. Do you know it is illegal to convert and use internal combustion engines to hybrid/electric on your own?