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How Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Supporting First Responders

May 29, 2024 admin clean power, clean transport, electric fire trucks, electric police cars (evs), electric trucks, Electric vehicles, HEALTH, inflation reduction act of 2022., research, Solar energy

Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Mon, 27 May 2024 03:48:32 +0000

Boosted by clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, a net-zero energy public safety center in McFarland, Wisconsin is benefiting firefighters, police officers, and the wider community. As a firefighter and paramedic, Ginger Conroy knows a thing or two about conserving energy. 24-hour shifts — followed by 48 … [continued]

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A Fire Truck for EV Battery Fires

May 16, 2023 admin clean transport, electric fire trucks, Electric vehicles, uk

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 12 May 2023 22:28:40 +0000

This is an interesting one. Electric vehicles catch fire less frequently than gas-powered vehicles. However, if they do catch fire, their battery fires are a bit different and can take a long time to put out. They can also reignite if not put out adequately. Firefighters around the world have adapted, but one way a […]