MAN eTrucks have already covered more than five million kilometers in fleet operations across Europe, demonstrating real-world performance and significant CO2 savings. The post MAN eTrucks Surpass Five Million Kilometres in Customer Operation appeared first on Fleet Equipment Magazine.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
AGH recently submitted another comment on proposed legislation in Massachusetts. "An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building," (H.3183 / S. 2115) aims to establish a law requiring that "all newly constructed commercial buildings and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated commercial buildings and newly constructed buildings and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings containing a residential dwelling unit shall use electrici...| Heated Up!
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Greenlane’s Patrick Macdonald-King highlights how shifting policies impact EV charging rollout, fleet investment, and utility planning.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
The red-brick Frampton Park Estate, a set of five-story social housing blocks in east London, is built like many other residential complexes in the British capital. Even the lines of solar panels that cover the roofs of the estate are an increasingly common sight. But Frampton is the flagship example... The post Underserved Communities Are Reaping the Benefits of London’s Solar Microgrids appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Peterbilt’s Patrick Wallace outlines charging, payload, and range that determine whether electric trucks fit into commercial operations.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
Chicago welcomes its first electric refuse fleet with Republic Services, Mack LR Electric trucks, and ComEd driving cleaner, quieter waste collection.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta led the way in 2022, followed by Medan, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru. Progress has been steady, but scaling up remains a steep climb. With a strong fiscal capacity and a dedicated public transportation... The post Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition first appeared on Institute for Transportation and...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
A stock 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Max Range Work Truck broke the EV distance record by traveling more than 1,000 miles on a single charge during a GM test.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
According to Penn State’s Institute of Energy and the Environment, in 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers consumed 4.4% of… The post Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Demand, Causing Concern for Grid Operators appeared first on IER.| IER
On a brisk February morning in Miami, Matthew Creswell watched as engineers wrestled thick power cables at a cruise ship terminal. The ship was about to plug into the electrical grid — an event far less ordinary than it sounds. As the harbormaster of Juneau, Alaska, Creswell was there to... The post Plugging Cruise Ships Into Shore Power Is No Small Feat appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, at the end of 2025, it is essential to elevate the discussion on energy transitions and see more concrete changes in cities. It will not be possible to meet Brazil’s climate agenda without a focus on decarbonizing public transport. The electrification of the country’s public bus fleet is one... The post Brazil is Primed to Electrify a Huge Number of Public Buses By 2030 first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
AUGUST 4, 2025 Pratexo to Deliver Keynotes at Airport Electrification Events in Europe and US Pratexo is excited to announce its upcoming participation at two important industry events: Airport Electrification Europe,| PRATEXO
The city of Chennai, the capital of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, is on the brink of a clean mobility revolution for its over six million residents. In June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated over 120 electric buses, marking the city’s first significant deployment of zero-emission buses. This will be the first... The post How Chennai, India is Jump-Starting its Transition to E-Buses first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers are driving unprecedented energy demand growth, shifting industry conversations from megawatts to gigawatts. Permitting reform and policy consistency are critical to maintaining […]| ACP
Electrification can help restore competitiveness and cut fossil fuel dependence, according to a new Eurelectric study.| Smart Energy International
Your values should guide your electrification journey. But with a clear project timeline mapped out, you can budget for upgrades, replace old appliances before they fail, and maximize cost-saving incentives. The post Creating Your Home Electrification Plan: A Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Zero Energy Project.| Zero Energy Project
For the majority of homeowners, a traditional wood-burning fireplace is not a practical or healthy option. This reality has made zero-emission electric fireplaces popular. The post Decarbonize Your Hearth with an Electric Fireplace appeared first on Zero Energy Project.| Zero Energy Project
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Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve talks about the potentially surprising role diesel can play in sustainability.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
This is a note about some steps that I and my family have taken to work to reduce our carbon emissions. According to the EPA, commercial and residential use is the fourth largest source of carbon emissions overall in the U.S., generating about 12% of carbon emissions. Some sizable chunk of that is fossil fuels […]| Airs – Ian Lance Taylor
The OEM says the new 579EV and 567EV bring new options to regional haul and vocational applications.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
By Scott Hinson, chief technology officer, Pecan Street – Now, we’re taking the next big step. Our latest advancement involves sampling waveform data, capturing direct high-resolution measurements of voltage and current at the waveform level.| Pecan Street Inc.
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Tradelink Transport deploys 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks at LA and Long Beach ports with help from TEC Equipment and California funding programs.| Fleet Equipment Magazine
By Cavan Merski, data analyst, Pecan Street – Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a cost-effective, flexible solution to the challenges of balancing supply and demand on power grids. And they’re rapidly gaining traction in the energy industry.| Pecan Street Inc.
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Listen to this article We all live in a very connected world. There are said to be over 50 billion connected devices and, in rail, there are tremendous opportunities to realise greater value and to remotely monitor and manage a vast range of assets. Technologies like Siemens Mobility’s Digital Station and Power Manager (DSPM) are […]| Rail Engineer
GB electricity network needs strengthening to meet the demand for electrification for industrial decarbonisation - new policy brief.| Smart Energy International
The running rails in a DC electrified traction system are one of the main sources of electromagnetic disturbance to internal and external metallic structures and installations, such as civil works (viaducts … Continue reading →|
The system which use electrical power for traction system i.e. for railways, trams, trolleys, etc. is called electrical traction. The track electrification refers to the type of source supply system that … Continue reading →|
A system which causes the propulsion of vehicle in which tractive or driving force is obtained from various devices such as diesel engine drives, steam engine drives, electric motors, etc. … Continue reading →|
Since many metro and light rail stations were built in the 20th century, lighting in many stations is conventional. That means that lighting with fluorescent lighting tubes and (incandescent) light … Continue reading →|
The section insulator (SI) is a device installed in the catenary system for electrical separation of two electrical feeds while allowing for the passage of a vehicle pantograph, such as … Continue reading →|
Pantograph is an apparatus which mounted on the roof of electric train to collect power through with an overhead tension wire. It lift or down on the basis of the … Continue reading →|
The rigid catenary is an Overhead Contact System (OCS) that can replace, with many advantages, the contact wire with sustentation wire, the third rail or the suspended bimetallic T-rail. It … Continue reading →|
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It … Continue reading →|
If you go through the list of technology and energy efficiency features in Ed Gies’ southwest Detroit home, it’s hard to believe it’s the same neighborhood his parents lived in after World War II. | Pecan Street Inc.
This blog was written by Hannah Danaë Goodman of CAPA Strategies. Pecan Street works in Portland, Oregon, with CAPA Strategies, Community Energy Project and Reed College as part of our Energy Equity Research Network.| Pecan Street Inc.
By Cavan Merski, data analyst, Pecan Street| Pecan Street Inc.
ABB completes second investment in Pratexo ABB and Pratexo co-developing digital solutions for next-generation analytics to enable deeper understanding of complex power systems for maximum resilience and reliability. The post ABB Completes Second Investment in Pratexo appeared first on PRATEXO.| PRATEXO
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Electrification is not always viable due to factors such as asset age, cost and location. Charlie Booth of NZTC explores what else can be implemented to reduce emissions from power generation.| Power Engineering International
The city of Dakar recently launched the anticipated 18.3km fully electric BRT system, a first in the Africa region. The e-BRT system is expected to carry 300,000 passengers a day and reduce travel journey time from 95 to 45 minutes. The system is set to operate a robust fleet of 144 articulated e-buses, spearheading a transformative shift towards zero emission urban transport, a mode shift from private vehicle uses through better quality urban transport as well as encouraging renewable energy...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
ABB and Pratexo will co-develop edge computing solutions to improve security, autonomy and resilience for decentralized electrical networks.| PRATEXO