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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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In the eActros, this continuous brake system is provided by a trailer brake (High Power Brake Resistor or HPR for short) for battery-electric vehicles. With four battery packs, the eActros 400 has a range of up to 400 kilometers. In addition, when driving with foresight, electrical energy can be recovered through recuperation.

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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. XALT Energy is working in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. In addition, each has designs for the power to energy ratio needed.

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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.

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India’s EV sales seen doubling led by battery-powered scooters

Electric Vehicles India

Retail sales in India of electric vehicles led by battery-powered scooters and rickshaws will almost double in the current budgetary year starting April 1 as demand for such transportation picks up, according to a dealers’ body. Vinkesh Gulati, president of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, said at an event Tuesday.

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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors.

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Schaeffler secures volume orders for commercial vehicle electric traction motors, hybrid modules

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Schaeffler has secured a volume production order to supply electric motors to a key manufacturer in the commercial vehicle sector, starting in 2023. The 800 V motor, used in pairs in battery-powered vehicles, delivers a maximum continuous output of 180 kW and generates a maximum torque of 950 N·m.

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TVS Releases Battery-Powered X Crossover, A Mix Of A Motorcycle & Scooter

CleanTechnica EVs

Chennai-based Indian motorcycle maker TVS Motor Company recently released the TVS X, which it calls a crossover — part scooter, part motorcycle, but all electric. Designed by Indian engineers at TVS Motor’s R&D facility, its unique crossover design is sleek and eye-catching.