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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

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On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service.

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Harvard team develops ultrathin solid oxide fuel cell with some internal energy storage

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Because fuel cells are not intrinsically capable of storing energy, when fuel supply is exhausted the energy output is interrupted. To store energy, the fuel cell could be coupled to an external charge storing device such as a battery but this increases the total weight and volume of the system. —Overmeere et al.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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Heat recovery could also be achieved using the Ricardo split cycle engine, a novel internal combustion engine design that incorporates liquid nitrogen to capture exhaust heat and increase fuel efficiency. High efficiency internal combustion engine. The Dearman engine. Compressed air vs. liquid air. Compressed air engines (e.g.,

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Alstom to supply Italy’s first hydrogen trains

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This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water. The iLint is special for its combination of different innovative elements: clean energy conversion, flexible energy storage in batteries, and smart management of traction power and available energy.

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Lux Research charts complex partnership networks in stationary energy storage

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Lux Research is analyzing partnerships in stationary energy storage, and has produced a graphic showing some of the key partnerships of seven leading stationary storage battery suppliers. This is not an exhaustive list, but a starting point for getting a handle on a complex and fragmented segment.

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Volvo Buses receives order for 60 high-capacity electric buses from Malmö

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The Lithium-ion batteries have up to 396 kWh energy storage capacity. The Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated is prepared to be able to run in restricted areas with particularly tough standards for noise, exhaust emissions and speed, for example in zero-emission zones and indoor bus stops.

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Octillion Power Systems enters US bus market to supply batteries for motorcoaches, city buses

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Electric buses also offer the passenger less vibration, less noise, and zero exhaust. Octillion is a Tier 1 supplier of advanced energy storage systems focused on the electrification of passenger cars, trucks and buses. That enables them to provide superior power and torque compared to diesel buses.

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