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Battery electric or hydrogen? We’ll need both, and more, to decarbonize heavy transport

GreenBiz

Battery electric, fuel cells running on green electricity or green hydrogen, and the trusty internal combustion engine have the potential to decarbonize the transport industry.

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What Makes Spain’s New Hydrogen Train a Milestone for Global Transport?

Hydrogen Fuel News

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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Better batteries will get us to an electrified future

GreenBiz

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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The promise of a lithium-sulfur battery

GreenBiz

Low in cost and high in density, a lithium-sulfur battery could power the future of transport — if it ever gets to market.

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Hydrogen adoption in European public transport faces grid and storage challenges

Envirotec Magazine

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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Inside Hewlett Foundation’s plan to electrify all road transportation by 2050

GreenBiz

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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Mobility vs. transportation: The difference is equity and access

GreenBiz

We have a long way to go in terms of EV battery and charging technology, infrastructure, equipping the necessary workforce, and educating buyers and sellers.