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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The signing of the framework agreement and the initial order for 16 FLIRT battery is expected to take place in autumn 2023. The vehicles will be developed and built at Stadler’s headquarters in Bussnang (Switzerland).

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Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car

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JAC Group’s Yiwei, a new EV brand in China backed by Volkswagen , debuted the first sodium-ion battery-powered electric car. more… The post Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. They will be supported by the latest Xmart OS intelligent in-car operating system. XPeng P7 smart EV sedan. and XPILOT 3.0

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ONE’s Dual Chemistry Gemini Battery Powers BMW iX 608 Miles on a Single Charge

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Electric vehicles will achieve mass adoption when […] The post ONE’s Dual Chemistry Gemini Battery Powers BMW iX 608 Miles on a Single Charge appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The milestone was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the European standard for determining the range of fully electric vehicles.

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Progress Rail develops battery-powered switcher locomotive EMD Joule; pilot phase this year

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Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, developed a new battery-powered switcher locomotive to be available globally, working in collaboration with its South American customer, Vale—one of the largest mining companies in the world. The new EMD Joule switcher includes battery capacity being delivered to Vale of 1.9

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One Year Later, Ford E-Transit Van Is The Leader In Helping Ford Pro Customers Shift To Battery Power

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As demand for the vehicle rises, Ford announced last […] The post One Year Later, Ford E-Transit Van Is The Leader In Helping Ford Pro Customers Shift To Battery Power appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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