Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module , a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark-based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in May 2021.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2010

If trials of the first two vehicles are successful, WPD will look at introducing more battery-powered vans into its fleet. The Smith Edison panel van is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit that is driven by an electric motor and powered by lithium-ion batteries. A WPD Edison van. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2018

The electric 32-tonne truck will soon enhance the commercial vehicle fleet that Porsche uses for its production logistics in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The battery-powered eTruck is a MAN eTGM 18.360 4x2 LL. Preparations for production of the first fully-electric Porsche are currently the core focus at Porsche headquarters.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. PV canopies will produce power and reduce temperatures underneath canopies. AC Transit, California (Hayward, headquarters in Oakland): $6,400,000.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

Federal programs, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) Program, provide financial incentives to airports and airlines to convert their fleets of GSE, including baggage tow tractors, to low-emission technologies. Space required for battery charging can also represent a significant cost.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2019

Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport. F (-23.33 ?C).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2018

As a leading services provider to commercial fleets, we feel standardization around electric vehicle charging and charging stations will help accelerate the use of electric vehicles within the transportation industry. Penske Truck Leasing sees increased interest among its commercial customers related to electric vehicles (EVs).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

The modular pre-engineered ProGen engines allow OEMs to rapidly convert commercial fleet vehicles to zero emission powertrains, reduce time to market, and benefit from the ProGen volume leverage in the overall market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Proton Power Systems recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smith Electric Vehicles, the commercial electric vehicle division of The Tanfield Group Plc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2011

Under the terms of this contract, SODETREL will provide a total guarantee for the proper functioning of the batteries for the entire rental period, and will take care of the necessary preventive maintenance and repairs. The duration of the contracts will be from 48 to 60 months depending on the vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

The cloud services utilize this data to optimize every recharging process and to provide drivers with tailored driving tips on how to conserve battery power via the dash display. The aim is to optimize battery performance, thus benefiting both drivers and fleet operators within DiDi’s ecosystem.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 8, 2024

Companies have electrified their fleets, deploying battery-powered vans, trucks and other service vehicles. Financial advantages have become significant for fleet owners, as experts say electrification can reduce maintenance costs by 50% or more. What Are the Impacts of Quieter Vehicles?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2010

Wegmans, a supermarket chain leader, has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell-powered pallet trucks fitted with Plug Power’s GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell power units and fueled using Air Products’ hydrogen and hydrogen fueling station technology at its Pottsville, Pa. Dave Allar, Wegmans’ RSC maintenance manager.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

With expected all-electric 80-mile range using Panasonic 18650 Li-ion batteries, the battery pack is expected to cover the vast majority of miles driven in a day by fleet owners of locally driven trucks. The battery pack is integrated in the high-strength stainless steel chassis.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

On a broader scale the trial will help The Metropolitan Police to understand where this clean technology could be adopted across its fleet in the future. The maintenance and fuel costs will be met by a collaborative project which is being part funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. The partners inroduced the prototype at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Va. Full battery recharge requires 6-8 hours. feet and reach of 28.3

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This trial will provide a greater understanding of energy storage that will support Maersk in moving towards further electrification of its fleet and port terminals. Propelling marine vessels with battery power alone is still years away from being a technically- and economically-viable option, Maersk says.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

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. The Anaheim Transportation Network will receive funds to purchase advanced battery-electric buses. City of Tucson. Southern California Association of Governments.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Dominion Virginia Power has added two plug-in electric hybrid cars and two hybrid-powered bucket trucks to its fleet as part of its efforts to determine the impact of plug-in vehicles on electricity demand and to find ways to conserve energy and reduce vehicle emissions. A Dominion PHEV Prius and hybrid bucket truck.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

This modular system reduces production costs and address the power requirement portfolio of diverse vehicle markers. The Symbio FCell offer includes standard CAN-Bus and electrical interfaces, cooling output and maintenance software. Electric (Battery) Fleets Fuel Cells'

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

7,444,192 ) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for technology that facilitates the optimal charging, management, control and maintenance of battery packs, chargers and electric vehicles (EVs). (AV) has been granted a patent (no.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 13 projects to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and to create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. Jadoo Power (Folsom, CA). The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $41.9 million (six awards).

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Kolkata Police to add 226 electric vehicles into its fleet . The Kolkata Police has announced that it is going to add 226 electric vehicles into its fleet in order to counter rising diesel prices and to escalate the maintenance costs of diesel-powered vehicles. Hyundai Kona Electric SUV joins police fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2016

The unit can be placed into maintenance mode, and allow for initial installation as well as external vehicle jump starting, without removing the capacitor-based system or unhooking any connections. No special training is required to use the Ioxus uSTART module, and all instructions are marked on the unit.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2015

The lithium-ion-battery-powered EUVs, built by e-ride Industries of Princeton, Minnesota, will help meet lower greenhouse gas emissions goals and also solve a chronic vehicle shortage for making short trips around the hydro power complex. The EUVs are charged by power from the dam. Grand Coulee Dam.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

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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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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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EV Connect

MAY 1, 2023

From retail giants like Amazon to leading telecommunications providers like Comcast, big-name brands are electrifying their enormous fleets. It helps electrification surge forward, and it puts pressure on companies of all sizes to electrify their own fleets. It requires rethinking the whole process of fleet deployment and management.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Range Energy’s powered trailers offer a novel solution to the challenges of electrifying long-haul on-road trucks, allowing haulers to enjoy the savings of electrification without the up-front investment required to buy electric tractors. As a bonus, they also offer off-road mobile power.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Short-haul flights on battery power, while undoubtedly convenient, would amount to a mere rounding error, not only for this metric but for the related one of carbon emissions. It is able to carry just two people, for only about an hour. Moreover, the airline industry requires massive investments.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 17, 2023

On the other hand, EVs use lithium-ion batteries—which are also flammable—but they have coolant as protection in case they short-circuit. No flamable liquids, just electrons EVs are also safer for owners because they don’t require much maintenance. The post EV Mythbusting: EVs Aren’t Safe first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

& And the batteries would definitely need charged often, as the VTRUX line was claimed to have around a 35-mile range on battery power. Ditching a transmission and partial operation on electric power alone were the selling points for the VTRUX line. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

The objective of this effort is to provide safety training and guidance related to maintenance and garage facility upgrades and building modifications that are required in order to use alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). Funds may not be used for the purchase or installation of fueling infrastructure or vehicles.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

Around the same time, however, General Motors and other automakers were in the process of decommissioning their battery EV fleets, the key component of V2G. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

In addition to delivering a 64% savings in operating costs compared to conventional diesel trucks, the Canter E-Cells also reduced CO 2 emissions by 37% compared to diesel, taking into account the current power production mix in Portugal. To prove the practicality of the Canter E-Cell, FUSO sent eight of them on a field trial in mid-2014.

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