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Oxford promises transit operators faster journeys as incentive to deploy 159 electric buses – Charged EVs

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The famous English university town of Oxford has officially launched a fleet of 159 new battery-powered buses. Some of the buses are already in service, and the city plans to convert all of its buses to zero-emission models. Operators Go-Ahead and Stagecoach put up about half of the £82.5-million million grant.

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E.ON launches ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign; targeting 10,000 charging points in Europe by 2020

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E.ON, an international, privately-owned energy supplier, has launched its ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign to highlight the diversity of the world of electric vehicles, charged using E.ON’s fast-charging technology. is rolling out an ultra-fast charging network across Europe, offering 150kW, with a modular upgrade option to 350kW.

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ABB partners with Vigor selects ABB as propulsion and energy storage partner for hybrid-electric ferries

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American shipbuilding company Vigor Fab LLC has selected ABB as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet—the largest US ferry system.

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A wood-burning EV charger? – Charged EVs

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Then, it converts the residual heat energy into electric energy and stores it in a connected Battery Storage Module. The accompanying charging mechanism allows the stored energy to be used for off-grid EV and machinery charging. The three companies will host a demonstration event for the BioCharger in early 2024.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Charged : We’ve been covering your company for several years. What did you tell the folks in Sacramento?

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Fortescue’s electric excavator outperforms its diesel counterpart – Charged EVs

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Fortescue worked with Liebherr to convert several diesel excavators to run on electric powertrains. The machine in use at Chichester is partially powered by a solar installation. At another site, the company is testing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered e-excavator. Fortescue installed a 6.6

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Public charging will now be automatically cut off at 80% by Ather Energy

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Ather’s bold move towards better experiences Ather Energy has announced charging time limits at all public charging stations (Ather Grid). A software notice states all Ather Grids need to charge their e-scooters to 80 degrees before turning them off. Solenoids are a vital safety feature when charging electric scooters.