electrification
noun
elec·tri·fi·ca·tion
i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ē-
1
: an act or process of electrifying
2
: the state of being electrified
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Major manufacturers, including Ford and General Motors, have begun pushing toward electrification to reduce their carbon footprint.
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Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024
The summer is already a challenging time for train travel as high temperatures can affect the rails and overhead electrification, forcing trains to move slower to prevent damage or derailment.
—Robert Stewart, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 July 2024
The vehicle’s debut, in partnership with the electrification and automation company ABB, came one day before NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 6 July 2024
Projects like expanding the Second Ave. subway line and electrification of the bus fleet will be in limbo as well.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024
The summer is already a challenging time for train travel as high temperatures can affect the rails and overhead electrification, forcing trains to move slower to prevent damage or derailment.
—Robert Stewart, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 July 2024
The vehicle’s debut, in partnership with the electrification and automation company ABB, came one day before NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 6 July 2024
Projects like expanding the Second Ave. subway line and electrification of the bus fleet will be in limbo as well.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrification. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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