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Alstom to build 14 Coradia iLint fuel-cell trains for LNVG

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The Coradia iLint can cover up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) with one tank fill, and can reach a maximum speed of up to 140 km/h (87 mph). A Coradia iLint prototype will begin pilot operation in the evb network in spring 2018 together with a second vehicle. They allow the storage of energy and emission-free travelling on rail.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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We are electrifying all vehicle classes, and therefore have everything we need to make the Volkswagen Group the top automaker in all respects, including electric mobility, by 2018 ,” he said. With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Earlier post.). kWh/100 km.