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Rolls-Royce generator delivered for megawatt-level hybrid-electric propulsion system for aerospace

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The generator and related 3,000-volt power electronics system was delivered to the newly-renovated Testbed 108 in Bristol, UK, from the Rolls-Royce facility in Trondheim, Norway, having completed an extensive development test program. It will form part of the 2.5

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Rolls-Royce and Tecnam partner with Widerøe to deliver electric passenger aircraft ready for service in 2026

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The project expands on the successful research program between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and Tecnam on powering the all-electric P-Volt aircraft. Norway’s extensive network of short take-off and landing airports is ideal for zero emissions technologies.

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RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

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RøhneSelmer’s original order in March was for 58 units for various clients, among them Norway Post (Posten Norge AS). Transit Connect Electric can be recharged using standard European 220-volt outlets in approximately eight hours.

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Tesla Model 3 for sale, Norway taxing electric cars, Paris axes gas and diesel: Today's Car News

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Bosch showed off its new 48-volt battery ready for us in mild-hybrid vehicles. Norway, one of. Today, it's your chance to buy a Tesla Model 3 (for three times its list price), Nissan gets the A-OK to expand its Tennessee battery plant, and Paris is ready to kick internal combustion engines to the curb.

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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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Leclanché will supply a state-of-the-art GNMC battery system (65 Ah cells) with a capacity of 10,028 kWh with a maximum voltage of 864 volts guaranteed for 10 years. The ferry was designed by LMG Marin AS, Norway, and will be constructed at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. Delivery will begin in January 2023.

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Ballard to supply fuel cell modules for transit buses in Norway

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The FCvelocity – HD6 modules for heavy-duty applications such as buses comes in two ratings—75 and 150 kW—, with 240 Amps and 313 – 626 Volts. Ballard is on its 6 th generation of fuel cell module. Cell efficiency is 62 – 71%.

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Lucid begins deliveries of Dream Edition to European customers

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Both the Lucid Air Dream Edition and Air Grand Touring are built on the automaker’s 900-volt+ architecture and are able to use DC fast chargers capable of 300+kW. Dream Edition Range is powered by two motors, producing 696 kW (933 horsepower). The Netherlands. Switzerland. Your feedback is welcome.