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Loop Energy partnering with METTEM-M on hydrogen electric powertrains for commercial vehicles in Russia; GAZ bus first project

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a developer of vehicle control systems and systems integrator, to provide hydrogen electric powertrain solutions to commercial vehicle OEMs across Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and greater Europe. Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, is partnering with METTEM-M Ltd. ,

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Moscow signs contract for 1000 KAMAZ electric buses

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The upgraded e-buses have modernized batteries that deliver 80-90 km without charging. The e-bus cabin is also provided with the adaptive light: it depends on the time of the day and changes from cold light to warm one. The front route indicator has become larger and the floor covering is stronger.

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Moscow to purchase another 1000 electric buses in 2023

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The upgraded e-buses have modernized batteries that help to ride 80 km without charging—60% more than before. The e-bus cabin is also provided with the adaptive light: it depends on the time of the day and changes from cold light to warm. Earlier post.). Moscow continues to update the surface public transport.

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Ener1 and Russias JSC Mobile GTES sign 5-year framework agreement on manufacture of Li-ion UPS systems for smart grid

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and Russia’s JSC Mobile GTES (MGTES), a whole-owned subsidiary of the Federal Grid Company (FGC) of Unified Energy System, have signed a strategic framework agreement to contemplate the manufacture of lithium-ion-based uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems as part of a five-year engineering and framework agreement. Ener1, Inc.

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Hyundai and Kia make €100M strategic investment in Arrival to co-develop electric commercial vehicles

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Founded in 2015, Arrival has production plants and R&D centers in the US, Germany, Tel Aviv, Russia and the UK. The company’s strength lies in its skateboard vehicle platform with a modular component structure, a cost-effective base which incorporates a battery pack, electric motor and driveline components.

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EU funded project developing fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery for hybrid and small electric vehicles

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million (US$5 million) research project to create a new class of fast rechargeable zinc-polymer batteries for hybrid and small electric vehicle applications. The PolyZion (Fast rechargeable zinc-polymer battery based on ionic liquids) received funding of €2.4 An EU consortium is two years into a 3-year, €3.5 million (US$3.4

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Moscow testing two electric river vessels under ice conditions

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The hulls, traction electric motors, climate control systems, GLONASS systems, glazing of the vessel, skin panels, bike parking, automated ramp, vessel lighting control system, side doors and all control software are all Russian-made. Tests are carried out every day to check reliability and safety.

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