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

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announced that a dedicated joint European Service and Parts Center for fuel cell buses (to be called ESPACE) will be operational in November 2014. ESPACE will ensure safe, reliable operation of these buses and will maximize operating uptime while offering transit agencies more competitive maintenance costs.

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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. This year, another 13 demo vehicles will be deployed in practice as part of the e-mobility roadmap.

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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. This is the first tailored urban delivery solution to address growing traffic congestion in Seattle’s downtown corridor, and is part of UPS’ Cycle Logistics Solutions that help reduce carbon emissions, noise, and traffic.

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JRC: e-vehicle market in Europe is slowly gaining momentum, but breakthrough is needed

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Between 2010 and 2017, the highest numbers of electric buses in Europe were registered in the United Kingdom (~200), the Netherlands (~175), Belgium (~140), Germany (~90) and Austria (~75). Recharging infrastructure improving unevenly in different parts of Europe.

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Dana offering Spicer PowerBoost hydraulic-hybrid system for off-highway field testing; demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25%

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Spicer Powerboost hydraulic-hybrid technology is suited for hydrostatically driven drivetrains, which is why Dana will feature it at Intermat as part of a complete drivetrain system for a compact telescopic boom handler with 2.7- Powerboost system. Click to enlarge. tonne (6k to 8k) lifting capacity.

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EVGracias.com buy electric vehicles & components online

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EV Parts/Chargers/Battery Sales. Charging Stations build and maintenance (Ready to take up projects). The company has introduced some of the best services such as. Electric Bike/Scooter Sales. A large volume of accessories can be bought through the portal at manufacturing cost. Designed variants, power/capacities, and price).

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

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The new engine is designed to stay on wing 30% longer, while using 30% fewer parts, greatly reducing maintenance. GE introduced composite fan blades in the 1980s as part of the open-rotor fan system on its GE36 engine. Fewer stages equates to fewer parts). The compressor delivers a record 23:1 pressure ratio.

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