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ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

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For the cost analysis, ITM Power used a 1MW (446 kg/day) HGas Generation Module comprising 16 HGas electrolyzer stacks and associated balance of plant. In addition to capital cost and electricity consumption, the analysis includes an indicative annual maintenance cost and utilization factor. Fueling cost comparison.

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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. The company is collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc. in 2016.

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Aramco to explore hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin

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The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) signed five agreements with leading French companies, including an agreement to explore a hydrogen-powered vehicle business with Gaussin , a pioneer in clean and intelligent transport solutions.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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The Volvo Group recently announced its ambition to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, at the latest. Reduced maintenance – electric drivelines have much fewer maintenance requirements compared to conventional solutions. Several prototypes will be built and tested by the two parties over the coming year.

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Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

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The launch of the Hypertruck ERX is anchored by Agility, one of the world’s leading logistics companies with $5.2 The vehicle’s low carbon footprint is further enhanced by the system’s machine learning algorithm, which optimizes energy efficiency, emissions, performance and predictive maintenance schedules. Hyliion Inc.,

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BMW i Ventures invests in Software Motor Company; high rotor pole switched reluctance motor system

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BMW i Ventures has invested in Software Motor Company (SMC), a Silicon Valley-based company developing reliable, efficient and intelligent motor systems. Electric vehicles will require lower costs and longer ranges to reach ubiquity. —Ryan Morris, executive chairman, SMC.

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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.