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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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The vans will be used for a multitude of potential purposes, including, but not limited to, campus supervision, grounds maintenance, parking meter enforcement, personal transportation, light hauling, and others. SPeed is 25 mph (40 km/h). The E-Dyne van is powered by a 72V or 96V Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)battery pack.

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Amtrak invests $2.4B for next-gen Alstom Avelia high-speed trainsets and infrastructure upgrades

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The new trainsets will operate along the Washington – New York – Boston Northeast Corridor initially at speeds up to 160 mph (258 km/h) and will be capable of speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h) and thus will be able to take advantage of future NEC infrastructure improvements. million passengers in FY 2002 to 3.5 million in FY 2014.

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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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CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). Figure of person provided for scale. CSR Project 130 will draw on the carbon-neutral solid biofuel research expertise of the University of Minnesota and the modern steam mechanical engineering capabilities of SRI. Locomotive 3463.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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And with COVID-19 concerns driving some commuters to avoid public transit , personal two-wheelers should experience a boom in the next few years. You can personalize your ride by choosing one of seven colors, including Guards Red, Old English White and Powder Blue. It’s Got the Looks. The Zapp will be looking for new homes in the U.S.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

Baua Electric

It has an operations and maintenance base in the port of Viana do Castelo, where the team receives the wind farm’s information in real-time so they can address issues immediately. The floating wind farm weathered wave heights of 20 meters (66 feet) and wind gusts up to 139 km/hr (86 mph). Get started here. –

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Lectric XP 3.0 Review: Leveling up what ain’t broke

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With this latest model, Lectric has also included a number of warning labels on the bike to help inform the rider about when, where, and how maintenance might be needed. That’s enough to carry heavy loads or another person. Speed: Settings to change the bike to a Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike with a top speed of 28 mph.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

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For a fixed monthly fee and mileage allowance, similar in expenditure to leasing and running a new family-sized hatchback, the company will cover all repair, maintenance, insurance and fuel expenses. The result is a range of up to 300 miles (483 kg) on 1.5kg of hydrogen and a top speed of 60 mph.

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