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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Coradia iLint hydrogen trains are electric trains with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell for onboard electricity generation. To establish this infrastructure, Alstom already cooperates with oil and gas companies such as Linde in Germany, and Orlen in Poland. —Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France.

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Ballard unveils 8th generation fuel cell module for heavy duty motive market: FCmove-HD

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Ballard Power Systems unveiled its 8th generation high-performance fuel cell module, the FCmove-HD, at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit being held in Stockholm, Sweden. Future FCmove products will offer various power outputs to suit a broad range of commercial vehicles including trucks, coaches and trains. Earlier post.).

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CAF to acquire Polish bus manufacturer Solaris; focus on urban electromobility

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Railway industry company CAF has entered into an agreement to acquire Solaris Bus & Coach, a global supplier of conventional and electric buses with presence in over 700 cities in 32 countries. With a 2017 turnover of close to €450 million, it has production plants in Poland in the cities of Bolechowo and ?roda,

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CAF to acquire Polish bus manufacturer Solaris; focus on urban electromobility

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Railway industry company CAF has entered into an agreement to acquire Solaris Bus & Coach, a global supplier of conventional and electric buses with presence in over 700 cities in 32 countries. With a 2017 turnover of close to €450 million, it has production plants in Poland in the cities of Bolechowo and ?roda,

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Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. The turbocharger then takes over and adds power and torque up to maximum rpm. Each electric motor delivers a maximum power of 80 kW (109 hp) for a combined power of 160 kW (218 hp) and torque of 480 N·m on the rear wheels.

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

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The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

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As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5 From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car.