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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 FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified.

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Amprius batteries power first stratospheric flight for BAE Systems drone

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Amprius Technologies announced that its high-density silicon anode batteries played a significant role in powering BAE Systems first successful stratospheric flight trial. PHASA-35, the High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) designed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary Prismatic Ltd.,

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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Following the successful launch of series production last October, we are now gradually expanding the range of applications for the eActros. We are looking forward to intensive tests with the battery electric truck-and-trailer combination in the northern Black Forest.

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‘Our products are proudly 100% designed and made in India’ | Autocar Professional

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The company aims to address the challenges of electric vehicle adoption in the two-wheeler space, particularly focusing on safety concerns, range anxiety, and perceived compromises in design and performance. These funds were primarily allocated for product development and research and development (R&D) efforts. Absolutely!

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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In addition, each has designs for the power to energy ratio needed. We are focused on the future, and that future is going to demand sustainable transportation solutions that eliminate production of CO 2 emissions. XALT currently uses a Nickel Manganese Cobalt / Graphite (NMC/G) chemistry: NMC cathode cells with graphite anodes.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of components for eActros; series production of eActros begins 7 Oct

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The Mercedes-Benz powertrain plants in Germany are starting production of key components for the battery-powered eActros heavy-duty truck. These include the electric axle and the battery packs, which are produced and assembled at the plants in Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim.

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Volvo Penta starts production of E-driveline for world’s first serial electric fire truck

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Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). We announced our emob partnership with Rosenbauer in 2019, and we have gone from concept to start of production in record time. Earlier post.).

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