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Stadler and SBCTA sign contract for first hydrogen-powered train in US; FLIRT H2

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Stadler and SBCTA started their partnership in 2017, when SBCTA ordered three diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) FLIRT trains. International rail vehicle construction company Stadler is headquartered in Bussnang in Eastern Switzerland. It is the world’s leading manufacturer in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. eCitaro vehicles were also delivered to Luxembourg and Switzerland.

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ABB brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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The award-winning TOSA e-bus, developed by ABB in Switzerland, is already in use in Geneva and will soon be implemented in the French city of Nantes. ABB also supplies the railway sector with innovative and energy-efficient technologies such as a traction transformer and converter made primarily in Switzerland. kilometer route.

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

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In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. However, the company vowed a return in 2023 and that’s now taking place in Switzerland.

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Borgward BX7 plug-in hybrid SUV wins Plus X Awards

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The BX7 was also issued a seal of quality as SUV of the Year 2016/2017. The award honors manufacturers of products that are exceptionally innovative and forward-looking in terms of technology, sportiness, and lifestyle aspects. The Plus X Award for innovation was presented for the 13 th time in 2016.

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German power-to-gas facility opens green methanation plant; €28M STORE&GO project

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Construction on the methanation plant began in July 2017. It can be made available to a variety of markets, such as the manufacturing sector, the electricity, and heating market as well as the mobility sector. million) STORE&GO research project. All work was completed on schedule.

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Leclanché and Narada Power sign strategic global alliance for Li-ion technology

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Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché SA ( earlier post ) and China-based Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co Ltd, a global battery manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing and development of lithium-ion battery technology for the Chinese and global markets. GWh fabrication facility in 2017.

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