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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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The Van Hool A12 Battery Electric is the first vehicle in a completely new range of buses in four different lengths (12m, 13m, 18m and 24m) equipped with exclusively zero emission powertrains: battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley. Our customers are focusing on greening their fleets and are pursuing zero emissions.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Safety of electric vehicle infrastructure and batteries. Much standards work has been undertaken to ensure the safety of lithium-ion batteries and EVSE. He also reported that the Commission had recently developed new type approval tests to address EV battery safety issues. 29 of UN-ECE).

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