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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged

Heating or cooling the interior cabin of an EV substantially affects the vehicle’s on-road efficiency, and the HVAC system often gets the proverbial “rented mule” treatment. In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.

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How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool

GreenBiz

How solar-charged HVAC keeps trucking cool. 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. Mike Roeth. Tue, 08/11/2020 - 00:01.

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Freebee deploys Lightning Systems’ EVs for on-demand public transport

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Freebee, a Florida-based operator of on-demand public transit vehicles, has ordered six Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350 HD passenger vans from Lightning Systems. The vans are supported by Lightning Analytics, a cloud-based data capture and analysis platform that allows operators to monitor the vehicles’ locations and state of charge.

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Thermo King to deliver a fully electric product in every segment of the cold chain by 2023

Charged

Vehicle temperature control system manufacturer Thermo King, a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), plans to invest more than $100 million over the next three years to deliver a fully electric product in every segment of the cold chain. These innovations will pave the way for all-electric zero-emission trailer refrigeration units. “We

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q3 2022

Greentown Labs

SmartAC.com ’s HVAC & plumbing algorithms are powered by 24/7 data on HVAC performance and water leak/clog detection, streamlining the experience for homeowners while aiding contractors in fostering long-term homeowner loyalty. Electricity. Transportation.

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Meet Our Members: Introducing Greentown’s Newest Startups of Q4 2022

Greentown Labs

Conduit Tech builds software and machine learning technologies that integrate home-specific insights and data into the HVAC sales process. Electricity. Transportation. Reframe Systems is scaling offsite construction with advanced robotic microfactories.

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Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

The interventions can be anything from a basic upgrade to LED lighting to a more sophisticated upgrade to electric motors and their drives in a manufacturing facility, or improvements in the efficiency of a building’s HVAC system. Electrify the transport fleet. Purchase zero-carbon electricity. Shift to low-carbon heat.