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Ballard signs fuel cell supply agreement with Solaris; initial order of 10 modules as range extenders for electric trolley buses

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Ballard Power Systems has signed a Long-Term Sales Agreement (LTSA) with Solaris Bus & Coach, a bus OEM headquartered in Poland, for the sale and supply of fuel cell modules to support deployment of Solaris fuel cell buses in Europe. —Karim Kassam, Ballard’s Vice President – Commercial.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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In 2017, after taking charge of the Tata Group, Natarajan Chandrasekaran had mooted the ‘UniEVerse’ initiative, keeping sustainability at its core. Tesla was rapidly expanding its reach and portfolio, and the Volkswagen Group — hurt from the ‘diesel gate’ scandal — had committed huge resources to pivot to electric cars.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Dutch truck manufacturer DAF—a division of Paccar—is showcasing the LF Electric, CF Electric and CF Hybrid Innovation trucks. The batteries can be charged by the diesel engine during on-highway operations, and by using a DC charger at a charging location. in 2017 to 16.5%

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

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—Andreas Renschler, CEO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Volkswagen AG Board Member responsible for commercial vehicles. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand portfolio includes the eCrafter van, a conventional but electrified transporter van, which is capable of up to approx. Alternative drive systems. 200 km on a single charge.

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