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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified.

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SCPPA signs letter of intent for 500 Workhorse W-15 4WD range-extended electric pickup trucks

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WKHS), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery-electric vehicles, received a Letter of Intent from Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks. The battery pack is integrated in the high-strength stainless steel chassis. Workhorse Group Inc. Earlier post.)

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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Fuel Cell Bus Fleet Extended Operation and Support Continues operation of existing fuel cell buses at AC Transit in revenue service, the largest most successful fuel cell bus fleet in the U.S. This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The City of Tucson will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. Southern California Association of Governments. The Anaheim Transportation Network will receive funds to purchase advanced battery-electric buses.

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

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As with battery-powered cars, a low center of gravity delivers great handling, too. Many electric bikes have built-in batteries, which means you need to charge outside or in your garage. kilowatt-hour air-cooled battery packs, each weighing about 12 pounds. The i300 has two removable 1.4

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. The major difference?

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.

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