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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. This constant care of the battery and reduction in alternator wear has a direct impact in reducing overall vehicle maintenance costs.

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Toyota installs stationary fuel cell generator based on Mirai FC system at Honsha plant

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The FC generator has been installed within the Honsha plant grounds in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and verification tests have now commenced. Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a stationary fuel cell generator (FC generator) that makes use of the fuel cell system (FC system) equipped in the Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

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MAN supplying mixed medium- and high-speed engines for hybrid foundation/wind turbine installation vessels

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MAN Energy Solutions has won a fourth order to supply engines to Chinese shipbuilder, COSCO Heavy Industries, in Qidong for the construction of a second F-Class installation vessel used for the installation of offshore wind turbines and foundations. The previous three orders were for engines for two X-class and another F-class vessel.

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H-TEC SYSTEMS modular hydrogen electrolyzer for large-scale green hydrogen projects of 10 MW upwards

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The new system is designed for particularly easy indoor installation by means of pre-assembled skids. In the event of a stack failure within a 10 MW block as well as scheduled maintenance or inspections, a defined part of the installation can be shut down while the rest of the electrolyzer continues to operate.

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Snam and Baker Hughes test world’s first hydrogen blend turbine for gas networks

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NovaLT12 blends the robustness of frame technologies with the modular maintenance capabilities of aeroderivatives. Compared to other technologies in its class, the NovaLT provides lower consumption, wider operational flexibility, lower maintenance intervals, and emissions as low as single digit ppm.

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New Flyer unveils lighter, more efficient, longer range Xcelsior CHARGE NG electric bus

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The battery packaging, developed by New Flyer, utilizes single waterproof enclosure design and offers weight reduction and simpler maintenance, decreasing the number of parts by 90%. The batteries are also better insulated, lending optimal temperature maintenance, prolonged battery life, and greater power efficiency.

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Moreno Valley school district to deploy 42 electric school buses

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The school district expects 75% cost savings on bus maintenance, fuel and operations, allowing more funding to go to classrooms. IC Bus and Creative Bus Sales will supply the school district with 42-passenger IC electric buses while InCharge Energy will install and maintain 43 ABB TERRA 24 kW DC fast chargers.