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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. These allow low-emission rail operation, especially on lines without an overhead contact line.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France. To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The effort is part of France’s strategy to eventually phase diesel power out of its national rail fleet.

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ONE’s Dual Chemistry Gemini Battery Powers BMW iX 608 Miles on a Single Charge

Electric Cars Report

Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, announced its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved 608.1 km) of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. miles (978.6 The milestone was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the European standard for determining the range of fully electric vehicles.

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. They will be supported by the latest Xmart OS intelligent in-car operating system. Battery capacity?kWh?. Maximum power and torque. and XPILOT 3.0

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Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge

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The post Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge appeared first on EV Obsession. The post Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Audi Unveils Battery-Powered EV Fast-Charging Hub Pilot Project

CleanTechnica EVs

Audi is wise to this fact and is now trying to position itself as one of the leaders in the charge to a completely electric vehicle world. It is widely accepted that the days of the internal combustion engine are well and truly numbered. Recognizing that as the number of electric vehicles on the roads […].

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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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Hyundai Motor America launched a connected car services program called Bluelink+, which eliminates nearly all subscription fees for new owners. Hyundai is the first and only automotive brand to provide all these features to new car purchasers with no “trial period” or recurring subscription fees.

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