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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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The electrical energy generated by braking is stored in AKASOL’s systems and released to the electric engines when the train accelerates. The Coradia iLint has been conducting in successful passenger service between Cuxhaven and Buxtehude since September 2018. Since then, it has already traveled more than 150,000 kilometers.

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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In Cologne, as in cities across Europe, low-emission zones are being introduced to address air quality challenges by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from driving through them. Ford is Europe’s leading commercial vehicle brand, with the Ford Transit model range setting a second-quarter sales record of 68,800, up 2.7%

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018 ,” he said. In doing so the power electronics convert the direct current (DC) stored in the battery into alternating current (AC) and use this to drive the motor.