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QUANTRON introduces new CIZARIS 12m electric bus; BEV first, fuel cell model next year

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With between 242 and 424 kWh of selectable battery capacity, the roof-mounted battery packs only (a maximum of six in the front and six in the rear depending on customer preference) are fast-charged with 65 to 150 kW direct current (DC) in two to five hours. The total heating capacity can be increased to a total of 50 kW if required.

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Hubject connects eleven energy suppliers to create the largest Austrian charging network for EVs

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A partnership project between the eleven leading Austrian energy suppliers and Berlin-based Hubject GmbH ( earlier post ), which is supported by the Austrian climate and energy fund, will create a comprehensively accessible network of charging stations for drivers of electric vehicles across Austria, starting in April 2017.

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Pre-series-production eActros 300 Tractor drives 3,000 km from Germany to Turkey for testing

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Test engineers chose a route across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria for the trip. Both the varied and demanding topography as well as the different climatic conditions offered good conditions for vehicle testing during operation.

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

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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. Via a DC/DC converter it also supplies the vehicle’s circuitry with voltage of 12 V. can also be prepared for the combined charging system (CCS) using a DC power supply.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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BluePower energy comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. kW on-board charger works with the CCS (Combined Charging System) for DC fast charging. Other features include the driving profile selector (“Normal”, “Eco”, “Eco+”), a heated windscreen and an automatic climate control system.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Together they have formed the Electric Highway Coalition to provide electric car drivers with a seamless network of DC fast charging stations that spans their respective service areas. Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta also signed up. .” – March 11, via CNBC. – March 10, Politico.

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