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Wärtsilä to design and equip two zero-emissions battery-powered ferries

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These battery-powered ferries represent the future in environmental sustainability, and their design is the result of the years of R&D that Wärtsilä has invested in smart marine solutions to lower the carbon footprint of shipping.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. In addition, each has designs for the power to energy ratio needed. XALT Energy is working in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.

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Amogy presents retrofitted 2018 Freightliner Cascadia powered by ammonia-to-power system

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a developer of ammonia power solutions, announced the successful testing of the first ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi truck. After integrating its technology into a 5 kW drone in July 2021 and 100kW John Deere tractor in May 2022, Amogy has scaled its ammonia-to-power technology to 300 kW. Amogy Inc.,

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CP announces hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive pilot project

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Canadian Pacific plans to develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul locomotive. CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive’s electric traction motors. —Keith Creel, CP’s President and CEO.

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China-based EV startup U Power in framework agreement with Quantum Solutions in Japan

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China-based EV startup U Power Limited entered into a framework strategic cooperation agreement with Quantum Solutions Co., Since beginning operation in 2013, the company has established a vehicle sourcing network in China’s lower-tier cities.

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Bosch starting volume production of silicon carbide power semiconductors

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After several years of development, Bosch is now starting volume production of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors to supply automotive manufacturers worldwide. In the future, an increasing number of production vehicles will feature these chips. The future for silicon carbide semiconductors is bright. Picture: Bosch.

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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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Ricardo has won two UK Government-backed innovation competitions to develop novel solutions for heavy-duty vehicles focusing on improving efficiency and performance and reducing the cost of future electric trucks. Ricardo will be partnering with the University of Bath for both projects.

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