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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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They are tying that to comfort and safety for the users of public transport, a pleasant working environment for the driver and a TCO (total cost of ownership) in order to perform their task profitably. Our customers are focusing on greening their fleets and are pursuing zero emissions.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Tech” was jointly prepared and notified by fifteen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. The Member States will provide up to €5.4 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock additional €8.8

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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The dispute has contributed to a significant split among the primary bloc of developing countries, and has highlighted an increased focus on climate adaptation strategies, in addition to emissions reductions, during the talks. ºF) above pre-industrial temperatures.

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IHS Markit: annual investments in green hydrogen production to exceed $1 billion by 2023

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Green hydrogen production costs are down 40% since 2015 and are expected to fall by a further 40% through 2025. Reductions in the costs of renewable power account for two thirds of the reduction in the cost of green hydrogen seen since 2015 with one third due to reductions in the cost of the electrolysis equipment.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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We’d have liked knobs for climate control rather than having to use the central screen—we ended up using Android voice, but not every buyer will want to do that. The electric XC40 comes from Ghent, Belgium, incidentally. The cost of getting national recognition for a new car brand has been estimated at $100 million a year for 10 years.

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Renault introduces two new electric light commercial vehicles

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At the Brussels Motorshow in Belgium, Renault Pro+ introduced two new electric light commercial vehicles—New Kangoo Z.E. recovers a range of 35 km in just one hour of charging (in a temperate climate). Better total cost of ownership (TCO), cutting fleet running costs (lower consumption, manage and plan servicing).

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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If the C40 Recharge, built in Ghent, Belgium, is any indication of what is to come, Volvo is off to a solid start with its plans to never put another drop of gasoline in any of its models beginning in 2030. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.