Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This demonstration concludes a series of tests that are part of an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. Through digitalization, we will accelerate the transition towards more efficient, seamless, and sustainable transport systems. Diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive owned by Lineas used for the demonstration.

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Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Sustainable Transportation 273

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2018

Scania, a member of the Volkswagen Group, and Northvolt, a 2016 startup building a European Gigafactory (planned 32 GWh annual capacity) for Li-ion batteries ( earlier post ), have agreed to develop and commercialize battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles. Scania is investing €10 million (US$12.5 Earlier post.).

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Sweden Sustainable Transportation Vehicles Li-ion 240

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2020

A 27-tonne hydrogen fuel cell rigid truck built by VDL started its first demonstration with BREYTNER as part of the EU-funded H2-Share project in Schelluinen, the Netherlands. This gives our customers and us valuable knowledge on zero-emission transport solutions and will help us in taking the next steps towards more sustainable transport.

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