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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

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The agreement will send a clear signal to citizens and other stakeholders that user-friendly recharging infrastructure and refuelling stations for alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, will be installed throughout the EU. The alternative fuel infrastructure regulation (AFIR) is part of the Fit for 55 package.

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With BYD and IndyGo, Momentum Dynamics to install three 300kW inductive charging stations in Indianapolis

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Momentum Dynamics Corporation, the global leader in high-power wireless charging for electric vehicles, in partnership with BYD and IndyGo, will install three 300-kilowatt inductive charging points in Indianapolis, the highest capacity system of its kind implemented anywhere in the world.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. Plug-in hybrid vehicles often are not recharged regularly, which implies driving is often performed on the combustion engine.

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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The buses are recharged using five charging systems permanently installed at the depot, each with an output of 150 kW. They were previously installed by Mercedes-Benz at BSAG’s depot under an earlier supply contract. These battery packs reliably have a range of 220 kilometers over their entire service life.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low engine speeds and lowers fuel consumption by up to 15% (from 126g of CO 2 /km on 3008 and from 128g of CO 2 /km on 5008). During deceleration, the gasoline engine cuts out and the electric engine becomes a generator to recharge the 48V battery.

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo. VAT and installation). Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. The three retrofitted models will be on show at the Renault stand at the annual classic auto show, Rétromobile.

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Holcim orders 10 Hyliion Hypertruck ERX Class 8 trucks

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The Hypertruck ERX is an electric powertrain that is recharged by an onboard natural gas generator for Class 8 commercial trucks that aims to provide lower operating costs, emissions reductions, and superior performance. Hyliion’s electrified powertrain solutions are designed to be installed on most major Class 8 commercial trucks.

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