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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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Figure of person provided for scale. Locomotive 3463, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1937, is the largest locomotive of its type left in the world and features the largest wheels of any engine in North America. Locomotive 3463. Click to enlarge.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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Wuling is offering two variants to meet the differing needs of business and personal users. With the same dimensions as its siblings powered by traditional internal combustion engines and a 3,050-millimeter wheelbase, the Rong Guang EV offers 5.1 Rong Guang EV. Customers can benefit from national subsidies for new energy vehicles.

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KIT and e-bike manufacturer Coboc developing quick charging process for e-bike batteries

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In addition, the battery management system is to offer a diagnosis function: the data measured while the e-bike is used are acquired via an internet-of-things solution (IoT), analyzed, and streamed in the internal Coboc cloud. For preventive maintenance, information on the battery state is updated constantly.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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This exception does not apply to autoettes, electric personal assistive mobility devices, golf carts, or low speed vehicles. Battery chargers for both large and small appliances are composed of (1) a power supply (corded plug); (2) a battery; and (3) internal charging circuitry. —Energy Commission Chair Dr. Robert Weisenmiller.

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New full LCA highlights complexity of environmental advantages and disadvantages of EVs relative to ICE vehicles; the importance of life cycle thinking

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Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have compared the emissions resulting from the production, use, and end-of-life of electric and internal combustion engine vehicles (EVs and ICEVs) in a full life-cycle analysis (LCA). This has led to a general perception of EVs as an environmentally benign technology.

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Ricardo and Roke partnership launches digital resilience assessment service for vehicles

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With increasing sophistication of onboard electronics systems and external connectivity through navigation, infotainment, digital communications and dealer maintenance networks, modern cars provide a feature base and functionality mix that would have been impossible even a few years ago.

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