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The work builds on CP’s prior experience with testing low-emitting locomotive technologies, including biofuels, compressed natural gas and battery-powered solutions. —Keith Creel, CP’s President and CEO.
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Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications.
Tesla has highlighted an important milestone in the deployment of batterypower in Texas this month, as solar and energy storage systems continue to become utilized in increasing volumes. Tesla has also deployed several Megapack batteries in the state, with the company last month landing an over $3 billion contract to build 15.3
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Moog has collaborated with Komatsu to build a fully electric compact wheel loader machine. The companies will demonstrate the connected and automation-ready, zero-emission, battery-powered machine at bauma 2022 from 24-30 October at Messe München.
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Its BMS algorithms help OEMs to increase vehicle range, enable faster charging, and maximise batterypower, enabling them to stay ahead of the competition delivering the best possible performance to customers, without compromising safety or battery life.
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The BESS uses a highly redundant architecture with 48 battery strings distributed across 8 switchboards. Leclanché SA is a provider of lithium-ion batterypowered marine battery systems for electric and hybrid maritime vessels. Delivery will begin in January 2023.
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