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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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Ballard and Van Hool launch European service center to support fuel cell buses

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With a growing number of Van Hool buses on European roads powered by Ballard fuel cell modules, maintenance and repair activities related to fuel cells and hybrid drive line components need to be readily available from experienced support personnel. These personnel will also be backed by teams of experts and engineers at both companies.

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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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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

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Two gasoline engines are on offer at launch with displacements of 1.0 Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. Both engines come with a five-speed manual gearbox. The LPG variants (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) of both engines will be rolled-out in select European markets, starting with Italy in February 2010.

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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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GE Aviation Unveils GEnx Engine at Paris Air Show; Up to 15% More Fuel Efficient

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The GEnx-1B turbofan engine. GE Aviation unveiled its new GEnx engine in a special ceremony at the 2009 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. The GEnx engine offers up to 15% improved fuel efficiency compared with GE’s CF6 engine that it will replace. Tags: Aviation Engines. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) GEnx Theater.

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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 such, transport operators benefit when it comes to maintenance work and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The use of an electric drive system has also benefited the vehicle’s interior, as the engine tunnel has been omitted. This gave the developers plenty of scope to optimize the rear of the vehicle.

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