Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s fleet will be 95% composed of hybrids New Flyer of America, a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, is advancing fourth-year production of 115 Xcelsior forty-foot diesel-electric hybrid, heavy-duty transit buses for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). …
Read More »Nissan x OPUS concept camper uses second-life EV batteries to power ‘off-grid’ adventures
The Nissan x OPUS will debut at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show on February 19-24 Nissan Energy and OPUS Campers have collaborated on a smart camping concept that uses second-life Nissan electric vehicle batteries to deliver up to a week’s worth of remote power for ‘off-grid’ adventures. The Nissan …
Read More »Novonix powers up pilot battery manufacturing programme in Bedford
The project will receive C$500,000 of support from the Canadian government Clean technology solutions are globally competitive and reduce negative side effects on the environment, while generating economic wealth. Determined to make better, more cost effective, long-life batteries, Novonix Battery Testing Services Inc. is researching new battery chemistries to help …
Read More »ABB to power Iceland’s first electric ferry
The ferry contains back up diesel generators in case rough weather delays the boat ABB will supply integrated power and electric storage solutions to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration’s new ferry that will take 3,600 annual trips in the rough waters between Landeyjahöfn on the mainland and the Westman …
Read More »Nissan e.dams brings its Formula E pace to Mexico
The Nissan team will have to deal with challenges caused by the thin air at the high altitude race track Nissan e.dams is taking its Formula E challenge to new heights – literally – after an impressive round in Chile, where the team started on pole and led two-thirds of …
Read More »Utilities must invest in technology to cope with growth of renewables and EVs
Increased EV adoption will put strain on distribution networks Distribution utilities need to adopt new technologies and new ways of thinking to slash the cost of integrating renewable energy generators, electric vehicles and other distributed energy resources (DER) into their grids, according to the latest white paper from Smarter Grid …
Read More »Canada announces expanded public EV network in British Columbia
The Canadian government will invest C$1.15 million to build 23 EV chargers in British Columbia Electric and alternative fuel vehicles play a key role in reducing pollution. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, the government of Canada is delivering more options for them to drive where they need to …
Read More »Wärtsilä to deliver world’s first hybrid retrofit for short-sea shipping vessel
Wärtsilä will install a battery hybrid propulsion system on the Hagland Captain Technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with the international shipping company Hagland Shipping AS for a hybrid retrofit installation. The project will take place onboard the Hagland Captain, a general cargo vessel owned by Hagland Shipping. It …
Read More »Corvus Energy buys Grenland Energy
Grenland’s Li-ion batteries are used in the maritime industry Corvus Energy Holding, a supplier of energy storage systems (ESS) to the maritime industry, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Grenland Energy AS. Grenland Energy, located in Skien, Norway in the heart of the Grenland region, develops and …
Read More »Electrify America’s releases Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan
Electrify America will invest US$300 million over 30 months Electrify America has announced that its National Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan for Cycle 2 is now available and that the company will start executing on the plan this year. Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period that begins in …
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