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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. These benefits reduce the total cost of ownership for the city. This is the largest order to date for the company’s electric bus system.

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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. For the driver, a closed cab with plenty of storage space is provided as standard.

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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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Not only will research into development and use of hydrogen trucks continue, but filling standards for utility vehicles and implementation of the necessary infrastructure will also be advanced. The TCG 7.8 H2 is DEUTZ’s first ready-for-the-market hydrogen engine. KEYOU presented a prototype 18t truck and 12m city bus equipped with a KEYOU 7.8L

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

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Possibly debottleneck processes to increase throughput with little additional costs other than for feedstock. Other benefits include the ability to lower plant water usage, reduce overall energy consumption, and drop GHG emissions to levels required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Advanced Biofuel category.

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AKASOL to showcase high-performance battery systems for e-buses at Busworld Europe; expanding production

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At Busworld Europe in Belgium later this month, AKASOL will present its AKASYSTEM OEM battery system as a complete roof installation including the chiller and other additional components. Developed in accordance with the ISO 26262 standard, AKASYSTEM OEM can be adapted to match specific customer requirements, making it fully scalable.

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Volvo Buses launches new version of 7900 Electric bus with more range, charging options

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However, they can now also be charged via cable, CCS, which is the European standard for charging of electric vehicles from the mains grid. The new Volvo 7900 Electric is being launched on the market and has its premiere showing at the Busworld international bus fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, on 20 to 25 October.

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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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The eTGE comes with a comprehensive range of built-in standard equipment, including a navigation system, heated windscreen and other features that help to make driving easier and safer. As with all TGEs, the emergency brake assist (EBA) continues to be installed as standard.

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