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PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen now in series production

Green Car Congress

Based on the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform), the new PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen is a fully electric vehicle, combining two on-board sources of electrical energy. It emits only water vapor through the exhaust pipe. It emits only water vapor through the exhaust pipe.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

Green Car Congress

Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. Rendering of the new electric Maid of the Mist vessels. New York Governor Andrew M.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

Plug in America

She asked why their car didn’t have exhaust coming out of a pipe like everyone else’s did. Now, Jazmin’s daughter covers her face when she walks around gas cars so she doesn’t breathe in the exhaust. Jazmin has driven her preowned, fully electric 2019 Nissan Leaf hatchback since 2021.

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

Green Car Congress

The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. Wash water holding tanks are also included. Speed at design draught. Green Dolphin. DNV outlook to 2020.

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Damen delivers hybrid tugboat to Royal Netherlands Navy; up to 30% lower fuel consumption, 40% fewer emissions

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Compared with other tugs, hybrid versions use up to 30% less fuel and produce 40% fewer exhaust emissions. Fully-electric sailing is possible for time periods of up to one hour at a speed of 4 knots. The two additional Swedish tugs are also of a standard design, but designed for operations in icy waters.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Plug-in and fully electric cars operate between 200 and 800 volts.