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

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On the remaining sections of the lines, diesel-powered trains are used. The EU project FCH2RAIL (Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Pack for Rail Applications) consortium—with partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal—is developing and testing a new zero-emission train prototype.

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Tesla sales in Europe rocket past rivals, according to new data

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Tesla’s fantastic growth follows a similar movement in the overall European vehicle market, which grew by 12% during the second month of the year. This price movement has been so profound that countless other brands have been forced to cut prices as well as they look to stay competitive with the current EV market leader.

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Nissan Teams Up with LeasePlan to Bring Nissan LEAF to Europe

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The car will be mass-marketed globally from 2012 onwards. LeasePlan will purchase more than 100 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles from Nissan and will offer them to its customers in thirteen countries in Europe, starting in early 2011 in line with Nissan’s launch plans in those markets. LeasePlan operates a fleet of more than 1.3

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. TMC said it is therefore actively encouraging market introduction and aiding understanding of the vehicle type. Earlier post.).

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Europcar to introduce Opel Ampera extended range EV as a rental car throughout Europe

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The market introduction of the Opel Ampera (the European cousin of the Chevy Volt) is due by the end of 2011. The Opel Ampera will then be rolled out throughout France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom from the beginning of 2012. —Opel/Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing & Aftersales Europe, Alain Visser.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Buyerswill purchase the car – at about the same price as a conventional model –but lease the batteries from a third-party energy supplier for a monthly feeequivalent to the fuel costs for an economical petrol or diesel car. Is it becuase US market prefers a "home" product?