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QUANTRON introduces new CIZARIS 12m electric bus; BEV first, fuel cell model next year

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The vehicle-mounted and water-cooled central motor from Dana/TM4 based on the permanent synchronous principle (PSM) features low speeds and particularly high efficiency compared with asynchronous motors. This range is fully sufficient for most transport operators, saving them greater expense on charging infrastructure.

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Audi switching from truck to rail for battery delivery

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The switch in means of delivery between Hungary and Brussels, which was started in May and is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2023, is a preview of the car manufacturer’s future. The modules are first picked up from the manufacturer by truck and transported from the Gy?r In Hungary and Belgium, Audi uses DBeco neutral.

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Bosch to begin developing electrolyzer components; €500M investment by end of decade

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Bosch is branching out into the development of components for electrolyzers, which use electrolysis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. In each of these cells, electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. As such, the manufacturing operation will generate economies of scale, Bosch says.

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SGL Carbon produces prototypes of fully integrated composite battery enclosures for NIO; battery swapping

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In collaboration with SGL Carbon, Chinese automotive manufacturer NIO has developed prototypes for battery enclosures made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for its NIO high performance electric vehicles. Plus, the composite also offers excellent values in terms of water and gas leakage tightness and corrosion resistance.

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Three fire trucks with Volvo Penta electric drivelines heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin customer testing

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Volvo Penta has developed an electric driveline for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria. For shorter fire-fighting operations, the energy of the RT in the 100 kWh version is sufficient.

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Volkswagen to produce XL1 diesel plug-in hybrid at Osnabrück; 261 mpg US

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In the two-seat XL1, the developers successfully came up with a body concept which delivers more everyday utility than in the two previous prototypes. Engine management only cools the TDI by activating the regulated mechanical water pump when engine operating conditions require it. Manufacturing.

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Hyundai delivers first 7 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Europe; plans for North America and China; 2,000 units per year by 2021

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Hyundai revealed the fuel cell-powered HDC-6 NEPTUNE Concept Class 8 heavy-duty truck at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in October 2019, hinting at what the future holds and Hyundai’s plans for it. The increase in capacity will be backed by a US$1.3-billion billion investment in addition to a previously announced US$6.4-billion