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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The locomotives will be delivered at the end of 2015 and the end of 2016. The powertrain consists of a 350 kW diesel generator and a 350 kW NiCd battery. Alstom will supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi’s freight transport. Noise emissions are also significantly reduced.

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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Volkswagen is also a member of the Lithium Ionen Batterie LIB 2015 (Lithium-Ion Battery LIB 2015) consortium in Germany, which includes Evonik and Li-Tec, Bosch and BASF The consortium is investing €360 million for research and development of lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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