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Sharing the load: Tariff to lower bills for businesses with their own green power

Envirotec Magazine

Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites – and lower bills as a result. Octopus estimates it could save businesses like these up to 25% off their annual electricity bills*.

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Electrify America to install charging stations with battery energy storage for drayage trucks at the Port of Long Beach

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The company plans to install 30 electric fleet-dedicated chargers paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Port, as part of EA’s $25-million Green City investment at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The 30 new chargers will offer power levels from 150 to 350 kW.

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55% of UK freight sector plans for battery EV fleet in five years

Envirotec Magazine

Two in five freight companies are using existing data to improve efficiency, meaning immediate opportunities to decarbonise fleets are being missed, according to a business connectivity provider for the transport and logistics sector. In fact, just 7% of operators don’t plan to adopt decarbonisation measures in this time period.

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Danfoss Editron to power electric trucks for reborn Brazilian manufacturer FNM

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Danfoss Editron has been selected as the official supplier for drivetrain systems that will power fully-electric trucks manufactured by Fábrica Nacional de Mobilidades (FNM) in Brazil. Now reborn in the spirit of commercial vehicle electrification, FNM has established a dedicated EV business focused on zero-emission trucks and buses.

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How far can hydrogen go? The future fuel of long-haul trucking

Hydrogen Fuel News

” Decarbonizing Long-haul Trucking: The Emerging Role of Hydrogen Insights From Industry Expert Electric batteries have proven to be one of the best alternatives for decarbonizing light-duty vehicles while ammonia and green methanol are becoming increasingly popular options for marine applications.

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Renewable energy for remote Amazon village

Smart Energy International

Remote Vila Restauração in northwest Brazil now has 24/7 power, thanks to the installation of a solar plus storage microgrid. Previously the 750-inhabitant village relied on a diesel generator providing three to four hours of power per day. As such, the delivery of the solar and other equipment required careful logistical planning.

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Lifecycle Maintenance: Prolonging Truck Efficiency Through Comprehensive Care

The Environmental Blog

Trucks are the backbone of many businesses, especially those in the logistics industry. These comprehensive check-ins assess every aspect of a vehicle’s function from brakes to electrical systems. Monitoring tread depth is also essential. Detailed reports also let companies monitor trends over time.