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Solaris begins delivery of 12 hydrogen buses to Bolzano

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Public transport operator SASA Bolzano, Italy was the first of Solaris’ clients to opt for the hydrogen Urbino model. Solaris has begun delivery of 12 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen models, finalizing a contract signed in May 2019.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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At the EICMA event, a fully electric motorcycle showing a revolutionary power train technology concept that makes use of ultracapacitors will be unveiled to the public. The event will be in Milan, Italy. Primary energy sources like internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and batteries work well as a continuous source of low power.

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Kiepe Electric orders 80 trolleybus Li-ion battery systems from Voltabox

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The battery-electric system makes it possible to circumvent traffic jams or flexibly extend the previously firmly defined routes beyond the existing overhead wiring network. The switch to battery-powered operation is seamless, meaning – as opposed to diesel backup generators—without disrupting the journey.

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UPS putting eBike into package delivery service in Ft. Lauderdale

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The eBike is equipped with battery-powered electric motors that makes it possible to cover longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. Maximum energy efficiency is achieved when combining battery power and human power simultaneously.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The modular, detachable boxes on the trailer can hold up to 400 lbs and have a 95 cubic foot capacity.

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Former FCA boss Sergio Marchionne stored Italy’s auto trade, Elkann says

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Our battles were always for Italy, never battles against Italy,” Elkann stated on the Agnelli Foot headquarters in Turin, which homes the villa of his great-great grandfather Giovanni Agnelli, who based Fiat with a bunch of traders in 1899. The union claims Stellantis has trim 7,000 positions in Italy within the closing 3 years.

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Stellantis plans C$3.6B investment for Canadian operations to accelerate electrification plans

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It will expand North American capability related to the transition to EV with a focus on core technology areas: electrified propulsion systems, including batteries, power electronics, electric machines, motor controls, energy management and embedded software.