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Hamburg project testing use of liquid hydrogen in aviation maintenance and ground processes

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Funded by the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Lufthansa Technik will work with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Center for Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL) and Hamburg Airport over the next two years to design and test maintenance and ground processes in handling hydrogen technology.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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EV buyers want maintenance at the dealership, study suggests

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dealers heavily rely on after-sale services and products for revenue EV buyers are willing to see dealerships manage EV maintenance, for a subscription fee Study also found dealerships can still do more with EV education EVs have lower maintenance needs than internal-combustion vehicles, but a new survey suggests that buyers may be interested.

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Sandia innovation eliminates reliance on rare-earth magnets for large-scale wind turbines

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The technology proves beneficial in lowering costs, improving sustainability and reducing maintenance. Additionally, Sandia’s Twistact technology addresses two physical degradation processes common to high-maintenance brush or slip ring assemblies: sliding contact and electrical arcing.

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Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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There is a five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with maintenance performed by certified local service providers. Lightning Analytics, a cloud-based analytics system that provides predictive maintenance, route scoring, range analysis, driver behavior and geofencing for maximum range and efficiency, also is available.

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Alstom reports successful 1.5y trial operation of Coradia iLint fuel cell trains, next project phase begins

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The Local Transport Authority of Lower Saxony (Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen, LNVG) was the first company to believe in hydrogen, investing in it with the order of 14 Coradia iLint trains and thirty years of maintenance and power supply. This project showcases the importance of green mobility for the state of Lower Saxony.

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Goodyear develops non-pneumatic tire and wheel assembly for autonomous Olli shuttle

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While this testing phase will reveal more about non-pneumatic tires, airless tires may offer sustainable, maintenance-free and longer-lasting options. In 2019, Goodyear pivoted its NPT concentration to on-road testing and a growing relationship with Local Motors.