Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

With the potential to revolutionize emission-free transport, the project offers a glimpse into the future of sustainable rail travel. The train is based on an existing Renfe commuter model, retrofitted with new power systems that integrate hydrogen fuel cells and advanced lithium-titanate oxide (LTO) batteries.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 2, 2021

Better batteries will get us to an electrified future. The mass adoption of electric vehicles — and, well, electric everything — will rely heavily on cheap, dependable batteries. While the cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically , the technology still leaves something to be desired. Mike De Socio.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 1, 2021

A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid. In the accelerating push to electrify transportation, one big obstacle always comes up: The grid. How will the electrical grid handle so many vehicles charging at once? Mike De Socio. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 01:45. The first step is to optimize charging .

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 28, 2020

Amazon hands Mercedes-Benz its biggest electric vehicle order to date. German auto giant Mercedes-Benz announced its largest order of electric vehicles to date Friday: 1,800 electric delivery vans for retail giant Amazon to use across Europe. Its vehicle and battery production also will be carbon-neutral, using clean energy.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

The time for electric trucks and buses is now. Despite the pandemic, sales of electric trucks and buses are expected to surge in the United States and Canada over the next couple of years. That's according to new data released recently by the clean-transportation-focused nonprofit CALSTART. Katie Fehrenbacher.

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Charged

APRIL 1, 2025

Drayage company Tradelink Transport has acquired 14 new Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for its operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Once drivers experience battery-electric trucks, they often dont want to switch back to conventional vehicles, said Tradelink President Rigoberto Cea.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

Keep your eyes on these 9 electric truck and van companies in 2021. Given that trucks consume the vast majority of energy compared to other modes of freight transportation, electrification in this area has huge potential to decrease the carbon impact of fleets. delivered its 100th battery-electric truck in the U.S

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The need has emerged for solutions that allow energy to be stored in sufficient quantity to sustain a constant electricity supply and avoid the risk of power cuts. For example, batteries capable of very high capacity energy storage have a vital part to play in the UK’s future energy infrastructure.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2021

Inside Hewlett Foundation’s plan to electrify all road transportation by 2050. What caught my eye about the Hewlett Foundation’s recently announced zero-emissions strategy is the specific focus on road transportation decarbonization. . Liz Morrison. Wed, 06/30/2021 - 02:00.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A striking 93% of European public transport decisionmakers have expressed concerns about the capacity of their grid connection to fuel their current and future battery electric or hydrogen-powered fleets, in a new survey. This presents a difficult situation, especially with a lack of in-house expertise in the sector.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 24, 2025

Battery-powered electric vehicles are now more reliable and can match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel enginesmarking a pivotal moment in the drive towards sustainable transportation, a study reveals.

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Charged

JANUARY 30, 2025

Powered semi-trailers, which carry batteries and electric motors to take some of the load of the tractor, are emerging as a cost-effective way to extend the range of an electric semi (or improve the fuel efficiency of a legacy tractor).

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Charged

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The City of Szczecinin, Poland has signed an agreement with Polish electric bus manufacturer Solaris to purchase four 12-meter Urbino 12 and 10 articulated Urbino 18 electric buses. They will be operated by the city’s public transport company, Szczecińskie Przedsiębiorstwo Autobusowe. Source: Solaris

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Charged

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas have found a way to expand the lifespan of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. That means it can preserve a much higher amount of electrical energy. Our cathode uses multiple sulfur bonding tethers, atomic adsorption, and fast Li-ion/electron transport at the molecular level.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 5, 2025

Tata Motors Launches Hydrogen Truck Trials as India Moves Towards Net-Zero Goals Tata Motors , Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has taken a major step forward in sustainable transportation. But what does this development mean for the future of sustainable transport in India, and how does the technology actually work?

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Charged

JANUARY 8, 2025

Bus manufacturer Solaris has won a tender for 45 Urbino 24 electric buses to be integrated into the transport network of the city of Lige. An initial order of 18 units, 5 of which are to be delivered in 2025 and the remainder in 2026, was secured by Oprateur de transport de Wallonie-TEC, which manages transport in Lige.

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TechXplore

AUGUST 29, 2023

The availability of a broad-scale and well-performing charging network by 2035 offers potential to increase new registrations of battery electric trucks to 100%. Greenhouse gas emissions from road freight transport will then decrease significantly, particularly post-2030, reaching zero in 2045.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries powered the device on which these words appear. From phones and laptops to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are critical to the technology of the modern world—but they can also explode.

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Charged

MARCH 12, 2025

Electric bus OEM Scania has introduced several innovations to its battery-electric bus platform. An additional battery option has been added, and a new charging interface at the rear of the bus is designed to deliver faster charging.

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Charged

APRIL 7, 2025

Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKABs goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished product.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Daimler Buses has unveiled a new electric bus aimed at the interurban transport segment. In terms of its electric drive, however, it has less in common with the Mercedes eCitaro electric city bus and more with the Mercedes eActros 600 electric truck. Source: Electrive

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 13, 2021

GM's electric delivery foray, plus other mobility trends headlining CES. GM showed off images of an electric delivery vehicle called the EV600, as well as a pallet system called the EP1. GM also showed off a new electric Cadillac luxury vehicle and more details about its next-gen battery technology. . Katie Fehrenbacher.

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Charged

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. Ampace is a joint venture by CATL—a world leader in EV batteries—and ATL—the top company in ICT batteries.

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Charged

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Student transportation provider First Student is working with New York electric utility Con Edison to demonstrate a Smart Energy Hub that will support the electrification of school buses in Brooklyn. First Student has around 2,000 electric school buses under contract in school districts across the US, and more than 360 EVs deployed.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Department for Transport has awarded funding through Innovate UK to a consortium to lead the UK’s first ever study on the electrification of long range trucks with dynamic charging, using overhead wires on motorways. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) currently emit 18% of all road vehicle CO2 emissions , despite only representing 1.2%

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 4, 2020

Electric truck fleets will need a lot of power, but utilities aren't planning for it. As more electric buses and trucks enter the market, future fleets will require a lot of electricity for charging. Utilities will need to be ready to power electric fleets. Electric truck fleets need substantial power.

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Charged

JANUARY 6, 2025

Red Bull North America has become the first customer for Isuzus new NRR-EV Class 5 electric box truck. The NRR-EV is available with several battery configurations, ranging from three to nine 20 kWh battery packs (60 kWh to 180 kWh total). A 150 kW (200 hp) electric motor delivers 380 lb-ft of torque. Source: Isuzu

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Transport is at a crossroads as we move away from filling our tanks with liquid fossil fuels and powering them up from battery charging points. However, the lithium-ion batteries that displaced those tanks have a finite lifespan and must be replaced when their recharge capacity falls below a usable level.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By integrating pure hydrogen fuel cell generators, photovoltaic generators, and storage batteries, Panasonic is establishing a new standard for environmentally friendly manufacturing. The EMS monitors fluctuations in electricity demand within the factory while accounting for changes in the UKs unpredictable weather conditions.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 12, 2025

Germany Ends Subsidy Schemes for Green Vehicles, Raising Key Questions About Future Mobility Germanys surprising decision to cut subsidies for climate-friendly commercial vehicles and alternative drives for buses is making waves in both the transport and energy sectors.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 11, 2020

To reduce fuel consumption — which by extension decreases emissions — trucking fleets are using auxiliary electric battery HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) units in combination with solar panels installed on truck roofs. These battery-powered units have allowed fleets to significantly reduce their idle time.

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Charged

JANUARY 24, 2025

The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. MW of fuel cells and 1.5

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GreenBiz

MARCH 3, 2021

The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. Swapping all that diesel and jet fuel with batteries and biofuels won't be easy. FedEx already has made some progress with electric vehicles. Katie Fehrenbacher.

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TechXplore

MARCH 15, 2024

High metal prices can drive up the costs of electric car batteries, which will reduce their adoption. Car manufacturers are already responding to this by shifting to different technologies.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 7, 2021

Here are 10 important bits to know about the planned federal investments for electric vehicles and EV infrastructure (and a reminder that we're hosting an event about many of these pressing topics, VERGE Electrify online May 25 and 26): 1. It would buoy domestic EV production: Asian countries own the world's EV battery production markets.

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Green Living Guy

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Power Scientists at Drexel University have achieved a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery EV technology. For this innovation promises to transform the electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Consequently, we may soon see EVs with seriously longer ranges and faster charging times.

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TechXplore

JANUARY 10, 2024

A paper describing the architectures, opportunities, and challenges of the internet-for-batteries (IoB) was published in the journal Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation.

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