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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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Since the start of testing in 2019, the eActros has covered more than 70,000 kilometers on more than 7,000 trips. For this reason, our team has been supporting the practical stage of eActros testing at Logistik Schmitt since 2019. The combination has been handed over to Logistik Schmitt for endurance testing.

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Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a "fully battery-powered model series"

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In a report of its 2019 financial results, Porsche reiterated that the Macan will be the "second, fully battery-powered model series"—after the Taycan. Porsche is continuing plans to make the Macan crossover all-electric. It's a significant move, as the Macan is currently Porsche's bestselling model.

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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020

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The United States continued a trend of significant growth in large-scale battery capacity, with US battery power capacity reaching 1,650 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020. At the end of 2019, 163 large-scale battery storage systems were operating in the United States, a 28% increase from 2018.

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Solaris begins delivery of 12 hydrogen buses to Bolzano

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Solaris Bus & Coach has begun the delivery of vehicles under a deal signed in May 2019. Solaris has begun delivery of 12 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen models, finalizing a contract signed in May 2019. Public transport operator SASA Bolzano, Italy was the first of Solaris’ clients to opt for the hydrogen Urbino model.

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Ford Motor recalling positive 2019-20 Fusion PHEVs, warns drivers to not price automobiles

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is recalling positive 2019-20 Fusion PHEV fashions for lack of energy and hearth dangers. If charged, the battery power keep an eye on module may develop into broken as a result of over the top voltage and flow current. Ford Motor Co.

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Berlin receives 90 electric Solaris buses; BVG Solaris electric fleet totals 123

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This was one of the biggest contracts for battery-powered buses in Europe and the largest one for the manufacturer in Germany so far. In June 2019, the public transport operator from Berlin ordered 90 12-meter Urbino 12 buses. Solaris has completed the delivery of 90 Urbino 12 electric buses for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

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Airflow and Pipistrel partner on electric propulsion system for Airflow’s proof-of-concept eSTOL aircraft

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As Airflow leverages Distributed Electric Propulsion, high performing and reliable motors, controllers, and batteries are key components to the ultimate success of the aircraft. Airflow was founded in 2019 by five former Airbus Vahana team members to bring eSTOL capabilities to the passenger and middle-mile logistics market.

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