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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 120 battery-powered trains. The signing of the framework agreement and the initial order for 16 FLIRT battery is expected to take place in autumn 2023. The vehicle has an operating range of around 100 kilometers.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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XALT Energy, a company of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, is a Midland, Michigan-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions. NFI), to supply ultra-high energy lithium-ion battery packs for its zero-emission, MCI D45 CRTe LE CHARGE long-distance motor coach. —Ian Smith, MCI president.

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BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore partner to develop sustainable life-cycle loop for EV batteries in Europe

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The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe. The chief objective is to make battery cells sustainable by establishing a closed life-cycle loop.

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Marquardt to showcase latest portfolio at Battery Show Europe | Autocar Professional

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At the Battery Show Europe, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany from June 18-20, mechatronics specialist Marquardt will be showcasing its broad portfolio of components for battery and fuel cell systems. A the Battery Show, Marquardt will focus on its high-voltage sensor.

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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. The vehicles feature batteries with a total nominal capacity of 300 kWh. Berlin now has a total of 123 electric Solaris buses in its fleet.

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Toyota Motor Europe to supply fuel cell modules for train project as member of FCH2RAIL consortium

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business will supply and integrate fuel cell modules into a zero-emission train prototype as part of the FCH2RAIL project in Europe. When there are no overhead lines, the energy will come from the fuel cell and battery system. The Spanish state railway operator Renfe is providing the train.

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Rosenbauer introduces extinguishing system for emergency responders for EV battery fires

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With the increase in battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs) on the road, statistically the risk potential for an accident or technical defect of the inherently safe battery systems also increases. Temperature recording from battery escalation through to de-escalation. Image: Rosenbauer.

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