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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The trolleybuses will be handed over by the city to the transport company STB SA (Societatea de Transport Bucuresti), which will perform transport services for the city and its residents. The 12-meter trolleybuses will be powered by a 160 kW traction motor.

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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In addition to short-distance daily use, the C+pod is also aimed at corporate users visiting customers on a regular basis, and at users in urban or mountainous communities needing safe, unrestricted, and environmentally-friendly transportation options. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging.

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Daimler Trucks unveils Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck, previews long-haul battery-electric truck; electrification strategy

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Daimler Trucks unveiled the concept Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, marking the beginning of a fuel-cell push by Daimler for the long-haul transport segment. The range of the series-produced eActros on one battery charge will significantly exceed that of the prototype’s approximately 200 kilometers. Fuel cell system for GenH2.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases new applications for eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport

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Following the market launch of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is not only consistently pushing ahead with the introduction of further battery electric models for this and the coming years, but also focusing on even more diversity and flexibility in applications for the eActros itself.

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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. The extinguishing unit is positioned on the battery and, if necessary, supported on the car body or other points.

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Stena Line introducing battery-electric operation to ferry; three stages up to 50 all-electric nautical miles

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Stena Line, one of Europe’s leading ferry companies with 38 vessels and 21 routes in Northern Europe, is introducing battery power to its operations. Stena recently signed with Callenberg Technology Group for 1 MWh of batteries which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn.

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GM Electrochemists Suggest Ongoing Investment in Both Battery and Fuel Cell Research; Connecting the Science with Vehicle Engineering

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They stress the importance of the scientific developments being connected to vehicle developers who understand implementation realities. EERL is responsible for R&D for both battery and fuel cell systems. Packaging and high volume cost analyses of projected technologies are outside of the scope of this Perspective. Wagner et al.

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