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Alexander Dennis unveils next-gen electric buses for UK & Ireland markets

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one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, launched its next generation of battery-electric buses for the UK and Ireland with the unveiling of the new Enviro100EV small bus and Enviro400EV double decker. Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.,

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BAE Systems to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for new transit buses in Ireland

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BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. Series-ER is essentially Series-E with a larger battery.

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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses; new small bus and double-decker

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The move brings Alexander Dennis’s range of battery electric buses in line with the company’s long-established strategy of offering its own, integrated vehicles alongside buses built on selected partners’ chassis to ensure customers have the widest range of solutions available to meet their individual requirements.

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€25,000 EV Taxi Driver Subsidies In Ireland, Big Volvo EV Investment — EV News Today

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EV News Ireland — up to €25,000 for taxi drivers to buy electric vehicles Introducing the 2022 […]. EV news flows vigorously. Below are some top news releases and headlines from the past day or so. There is also related air and environmental news on the bottom of this post.

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Smith Electric Vehicles Delivers First Battery-Electric Truck into Ireland

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The 10-tonne truck is the largest pure electric vehicle on the road in Ireland. Designed for city and town center use, the Smith Newton is powered by an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 120 kW electric motor. This provides a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of 100 miles (160 km) on one battery charge.

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50 VinFast Stores Opening In Europe, 800 Electric Double-Deck Buses for Ireland, 2nd Life Batteries to Rickshaws — EV News Today

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Battery modules from Audi e-tron test vehicles are electrifying rickshaws in India. As VinFast announced its plan to open more than 50 stores across France, Germany, and Netherland at EVS35, the Audi Environmental Foundation went into the third project phase with nonprofit startup Nunam on electric rickshaws. Their target group: women.

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Bernal Institute leading €8M EU project to advance batteries for electric vehicles

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Researchers at the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick, Ireland are leading an €8-million EU-funded project called Si-DRIVE, which aims to develop battery technology to support higher performance electric vehicles. EVs currently make up.