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Volvo sells 11 electric hybrid buses with 2 ABB automated fast-chargers to Namur, Belgium

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Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 ABB automated electric bus fast-chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium with public transport authority and operator TEC. The fast-charging solutions are based on IEC 61851-23, the international standard for fast charging electric vehicles. ABB bus chargers.

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Travels with Perplexity AI

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Dawn and I used Perplexity as an on-demand travel guide throughout our tour of the Flemish region of Belgium and Northern France. Perplexity didn’t exactly answer this one, but referenced an International Energy Agency site that stated wind met 7.8 This article appears in the May 2024 print issue as “Making Connections.”

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Belgian and Dutch inland ports plan to establish a single shore-based power system

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The tender is in line with the partners’ policy to pursue a balanced development of the various port areas in the Netherlands and Belgium. Inland shipping takes places in an international context. Ideally, this new standardization will be adopted by many other countries besides Belgium and the Netherlands.

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ABB launches automated fast charging system for electric buses; inverted pantograph

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With its automated rooftop connection and a typical charge time of 4–6 minutes, the system can easily be integrated in existing bus lines by installing fast chargers at end points, terminals, depots and/or intermediate stops. Rendering of a 300 kW power unit (two cabinets) and the automated connection system. Click to enlarge.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar 2 will make its first public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show next week. With a connected digital solution available both in-car and on mobile devices, Polestar is setting up strategic collaborations to give Polestar 2 owners easy and hassle-free access to the world’s largest public charging networks.

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ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2024 draws over 500 exhibitors | Autocar Professional

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Schaeffler, ZF India, Mahle Aftermarket, NRB Bearings, Mansons International, Subros, J K Fenner, Minda Corporation, RMP Bearings, Celette India and a number of other leading Indian brands will showcase their new solutions for the industry. File photo of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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We are so excited to be joining with our international colleagues in the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance,” said Joel Levin, executive director of Plug In America. The Alliance released this video to promote awareness of the Alliance. “We

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