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Austrian bus company signs framework agreement for up to 106 Solaris battery-electric and hydrogen buses

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Austrian bus company Österreichische Postbus AG (ÖBB Postbus) has signed another framework agreement with Solaris for the delivery of up to 106 battery-electric and hydrogen buses that would be deployed throughout Austria. ÖBB Postbus is the largest bus company in Austria and a leader in regional public bus transport.

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2026 Ineos Fusilier showcases rugged 4WD tech with full electric drivetrain – and it’s designed to get seriously dirty

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READ MORE: Why electric cars will be more capable off-road The Fusilier will also have the option of a range-extender hybrid system that uses electric motors to drive the wheels and a small petrol engine as an onboard generator. Ineos Fusilier electric 4WD The battery pack is expected to be about 100kWh hours for 500-600km of driving range.

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Magna begins production of modular eDecoupling unit to support multiple BEV programs

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The eDecoupling is an electromechanical device that disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in electric vehicles when propulsion power is not needed, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency. Production of the new eDecoupling unit will be at Magna’s powertrain facility in Lannach, Austria.

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Porsche and Frauscher developing electric sports boat; PPE drive technology

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Porsche and the Frauscher Shipyard in Austria are developing an electric yacht—the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air—that is intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. Porsche has optimized and further developed its drive technology designed for road vehicles for use on the water.

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Fisker and Foxconn confirm Fisker PEAR production in Ohio; expected base price below $29,900

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recently acquired in Ohio from Lordstown Motors ( earlier post ). The exterior design will feature new lighting technology and a wraparound front windscreen inspired by a glider plane glass canopy, enhancing frontal vision. Fisker has designed and engineered the vehicle to reduce parts for rapid, simplified manufacturing.

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EV startup AEHRA partners with Miba Battery Systems

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In addition, AEHRA’s approach prioritizes not only optimization of battery efficiency, but also the entire electric powertrain system including the electric motors and driveline inverters. The brand unveiled its SUV in October last year, and will follow with a Sedan in June at the Milan Monza Motor Show.

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Fisker finesses the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit changes with binding sales contract; “Transition Rule”

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The bill, as currently written, would make the Fisker Ocean electric SUV, which will be built in Austria starting in November, ineligible. We are focused on a clean future for all, so we are building the Fisker Ocean in one of the world’s most sustainable production facilities, Magna’s carbon-neutral factory in Graz, Austria.