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IEA: key oil trends 2018

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in 2018 compared to 2017, reaching a record total monthly production of over 100 million tons at the beginning of the year and remaining above this for almost all of 2018, according to the IEA. Production from the United States rose to a record high in the third quarter of 2018, and increased by 17.1%

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ENGIE launches fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans, inaugurates first alternative multi-fuel station in France

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France-based global energy and services group ENGIE has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen-powered Renault Kangoo Z.E. utility vehicles ( earlier post ), recently made available for long-term rental through Alphabet, a leader in mobility solutions for companies, and inaugurated the first alternative multi-fuel station in France to fuel them.

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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Alstom is a pioneer of hydrogen technology, having introduced the Coradia iLint to the German market in September 2018 ( earlier post ). Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). —Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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In 2018 at the NTEA show, XL displayed a hybrid-electric F-250, as well as the plug-in hybrid F-150. To further illustrate its growth trajectory, the company also reported record sales for 2018, with more than 65% revenue growth over 2017 totals. Earlier post.).

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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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Although Germany takes the lead from France in terms of technology for this latest report, China is catching up quickly and ranks second in terms of technology for the first time. France drops to fourth place, while Japan drops from fourth to fifth place. France is ranked second ahead of a strongly growing South Korean market (+189%).

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Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

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Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. For example, of the 47,500 private hire vehicles registered in France, 75% of them are in Paris and the greater-Paris area (2020 figures from Stacian). Mobilize packages will also include various services such as manufacturer-backed warrantees, maintenance, insurance, and charging solutions. Mobilize Limo.

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Renault Trucks unveils second generation of electric trucks: a complete Z.E. range from 3.5 to 26t

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will be available in 2018. The company has been field testing electric trucks with its customer-partners in order to garner crucial information about usage, battery behaviour, charging facilities and specific maintenance requirements. The Renault Master Z.E. Ten years ago we were pioneers, today we are experts.

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