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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts and festivals. GM is supplying HYDROTEC fuel cell power cubes to Renewable Innovations of Lindon, Utah to build the Mobile Power Generator.

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Walmart is rolling out its ‘coast-to-coast’ network of DC fast chargers

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Photo: Walmart Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers. DC fast charger installation is included in that plan. It already has almost 1,300 DC fast-charging stations at more than 280 US stores. Let the mega rollout begin.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP). AOI 1: EV Charging Community Partner Projects.

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Bosch and CATL collaborating on battery cells for 48V hybrids

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CATL is currently building a battery factory in Erfurt, Germany. Bosch’s portfolio for 48-volt systems extends beyond the 48-volt battery to encompass other system components such as DC/DC converters and electrical machines. If we want to improve efficiency, we can no longer afford to let brake energy dissipate unused.

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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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Building on Ram’s reputation as North America’s off-road and performance truck leader, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features an integrated fascia design with a skid plate and new pivoting tow hooks that can sit flush. If desired, the center console armrest individually converts to a workstation surface.

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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The Siemens Electric Drive System converts three-phase alternating current (AC) power to drive the traction motor by using direct current (DC) power from the batteries. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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Land Rover Defender EV conversion by Protean The first completed Defender EV has a 75-kwh battery pack affording 153 miles of WLTP range—likely in the vicinity of just 110 to 125 miles if it were to be run in EPA-cycle tests. The company didn’t reveal the curb weight of this example.