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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. Fifty-five percent of respondents cited the initial purchase price of electric commercial vehicles as the top barrier.

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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). The battery is used to store braking energy, to boost acceleration and for auxiliary supply. Coradia iLint hydrogen trains are electric trains with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell for onboard electricity generation.

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Porsche and UP.Labs to build startups tailored for Porsche’s business

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For example, these could involve predictive maintenance, supply chain transparency or digital retail. The startups will be minority owned by Porsche, with the option to purchase them entirely after three years. Through UP.Labs, Porsche secures access to international talents and their know-how.

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Iwatani, SG H2 & City of Lancaster to launch green hydrogen transportation eco-system

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The City of Lancaster, host and co-owner of the green hydrogen production facility, will facilitate the supply of guaranteed feedstock of waste paper, reducing methane produced by landfill and saving the City between $50 to $75 per ton in landfilling and landfill space costs.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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EVs of all classes offer fleet owners significant advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

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However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly. Installation Costs – As the power of the charger system grows, so too does the size of the electrical cables and switchgear required to supply it. Additionally, the software running the chargers requires regular updates and maintenance.