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Maersk, MSC, ONE suspend cargo bookings to and from Russia

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Moller – Maersk is temporarily suspending new Maersk bookings within ocean, air and intercontinental rail to and from Russia, with the exception of foodstuffs, medical and humanitarian supplies (bar dual-use items). MSC’s fleet can carry 4,308,612 TEUs to Maersk’s 4,293,689. Booking acceptance to and from St.

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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Van Hool is ready to provide a response to the ever-growing demand from public transport companies that are focusing on ‘greening’ their fleets. Even before the official announcement of the new A range Van Hool had 13 orders on its books, for a total of 162 buses. The vast majority of units produced are destined for Europe and the US.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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Don’t be too discouraged if you haven’t booked yet. The downside of waiting is the risk of finding little available at the last minute — not ideal if you’ve already gotten your hands on event tickets or booked air travel. Generally, travelers can get the best airfare by booking 60 days out. 28 to Sept.

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Engine Alliance Completes 100th GP7200 Engine; Specific Fuel Consumption Improvement Noted

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In recognition of the GP7200’s demonstrated fuel performance on the A380, Airbus recently revised the performance handbook, or “Orange Book”, to reflect a 0.5% The Orange Book is frequently used by prospective aircraft purchasers as a predictor of aircraft performance.

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

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The goal is to deploy the first vehicles in Europcar rental outlets in Germany in November of this year, followed soon afterwards by Belgium and the Netherlands. On booking, customers are advised to plan 10-15 minutes for the handover to allow for an introduction to the features of the Ampera.

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Car rental company makes it easier to monitor CO2

Green Cars News

Europcar currently offers invoicing with the CO2 emissions data per rental in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car. It will also soon be available in Australia.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

In October, though, Volvo announced that, due to positive public reaction and high demand, it would add production of the EX30 to its factory in Ghent, Belgium, where the current XC40 Recharge and C40 EVs are built. The EX30 was the first high-volume Volvo planned to be built only in China, for export to all global markets.

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