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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

Green Car Congress

Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. Around 150 Rolls-Royce engineers based in countries including Hungary, Germany, US and the UK will work with the Vertical Aerospace team on developing the aircraft which is aiming to be one of the world’s first certified eVTOLs.

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

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Alstom and MOL, Hungary’s leading oil and gas company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to structure cooperation in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation. As part of its National Hydrogen Strategy, Hungary has been investigating the feasibility of introducing hydrogen technology to rail transportation.

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UQM Technologies powers first all-electric mini bus in Hungary

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continues to broaden its global customer base, with a UQM PowerPhase electric motor and controller systems being used to power an all-electric mini bus built by Inter Tan-ker Ltd. in Hungary. UQM Technologies Inc. This is the first all-electric mini bus to be approved for use by the Hungarian National Transport Authority.

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Nio to open first overseas facility in Hungary

Electric Cars Report

Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has announced plans to open its first overseas facility in Budapest, Hungary, in September 2022. Located in Pest in the eastern part of the city, the new 10,000 square meters facility will manufacture power products including battery-swapping stations for the European market.

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In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe

Electrek

As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location. more… The post In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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Put the EV in the garage: Solar driveways could power entire households

Green Car Reports

Electric cars and solar power are a perfect combination. Now a Hungary-based company is bringing these two technologies even closer together with solar driveways. Charging an electric car from a solar array reduces its overall carbon footprint.

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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion. —Rob Watson, President – Rolls Royce Electrical.

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