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Hamburg putting its first Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses into service

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They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. As on the earlier fuel cell buses, the two stacks are installed on the vehicle’s roof. The fuel cell bus has a range of around 250 kilometers.

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UK study concludes cumulative global sales of EVs could reach 30M units by 2050, or 1.5% of projected global car parc; decisive global action required

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The report notes that the lead-in time for new automotive powertrain technologies is forecast to be about 20 years—supported by the slow advance of hybrids to date. Trend Tracker Ltd was formed in the UK in 2003 by experienced specialists as a company dedicated to providing accurate and informed automotive industry research.

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Korean consortium forming JV with Bolivian miner Comibol for lithium production in Salar de Uyuni

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KORES ) and steelmaker POSCO has entered an agreement with Bolivia’s state-run miner Comibol (Corporación Minera de Bolivia) to set up a joint venture to produce lithium intended for lithium-ion batteries. KORES said that Korean Li-ion manufacturers SK Innovation and LG Chem are also likely to participate in the project.

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