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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 buses also have a 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine, which increases reach and flexibility.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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As part of its e-mobility roadmap, MAN Truck & Bus is sending a fleet of demo e-buses to customers in five European countries this year. The fleet comprises 15 test vehicles, which will be deployed as part of everyday operations. Sales of the 18-meter electric bus started in April.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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—Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of maintenance and engineering, international operations. The Urban Freight Lab is an initiative that brings together transportation engineers and urban planners who manage public spaces with retailers, freight carriers and technology companies supporting transportation solutions.

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

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With the relevant battery maintenance, the 36 kWh rechargeable battery only loses around 15% of its ca-pacity after ten years and around 2,000 charging cycles. The modules are located under the slightly higher load floor, as used for rear-wheel drive body versions with diesel engines.

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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. features a new battery, new engine, new charger, new innovative connected services, and a heat pump in the air conditioning system. and Master Z.E.—to —to its line-up, bringing the total to four.

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Volta Trucks to offer four full-electric commercial vehicle models between 7.5t and 19t by 2025

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The 16-tonne Volta Zero will be the first vehicle delivered, with Pilot Fleet trucks built by the end of 2021, and series production starting around 12 months afterwards. This vehicle is currently in the engineering development phase, with early prototype testing due to start shortly. A Pilot Fleet of the smaller 7.5-tonne

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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Without an engine up front there is a front trunk, or frunk, for stashing small items, such as the charging cable. Venturing out further, like Clean Fleet Report did recently on 1,796-mile road trip , would be a challenge. The post Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.