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High tech hybrids for Southampton

[ September 7, 2018   //   ]

DP World has placed an order for 12 hybrid straddle carriers at its terminal in Southampton. They use regenerating technology to charge modern Lithium-ion batteries and are expected to use 20% less fuel and cut emissions compared with diesel-electric machines. Theywill be in operation by spring 2019.

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