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Symbio intros 40 kW hydrogen fuel cell range-extending module for heavy-duty electric vehicles

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In 2017, Symbio integrated a 15 kW (net) fuel cell range extender in a Nissan e-NV200 electric van, with plans to introduce the vehicle to the European taxi market. Low impact on the loading weight and volume due in particular to the compactness of the kit, which makes the vehicle similar to a classic combustion powered model.

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ZeroAvia completes first hydrogen-electric passenger plane flight

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ZeroAvia recently completed the first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft. The flight took place at the company’s R&D facility in Cranfield, England, with the Piper M-class six-seat plane completing taxi, takeoff, a full pattern circuit, and landing.

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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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ZeroAvia prototype shown powering a 6-seat Piper M-Class aircraft, already in flight tests from February 2019. We calculate the total costs of operating a ZeroAvia aircraft to be close to half of what it costs to fly a conventional turbine aircraft, due to lower fuel input costs, higher powertrain efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.

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SoCalGas & California Energy Commission funding project to test hydrogen fuel cell technology for harbor craft; led by ZEI

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SoCalGas) will provide $200,000 in funding to support a project developing a hydrogen fuel cell solution to power harbor craft vessels. Zero Emission Industries, launched 2017, develops and sells power systems for a range of applications. Supported boat speeds range from a few knots to more than 50 knots.

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Air Canada to conduct biofuel flight from Toronto to Mexico City

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Pre-flight operations including minimizing emissions from on-board Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) through use of ground power at gate and use of conditioned air; streamlining push-back procedures to reduce fuel usage; taxiing the aircraft to the runway with one engine; and minimizing taxi time to runway.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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In the context of EV charging, AI can optimize charging schedules, predict maintenance needs, and enhance user experience. Additionally, in cases where demand is high, AI can intelligently allocate power among multiple vehicles, maximizing the usage of available infrastructure.

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MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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The funding of this zero-emission private hire fleet follows the successful pay-per-mile funding of taxis that Zeti previously delivered in London using MEEF funds. Powered by Zeti’s ZERO, Breathe provides a complete VaaS subscription solution to drivers including offering insurance, maintenance and tire replacements.

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