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Westport and Volvo Car to introduce V90 Bi-Fuel into Belgium and Luxembourg

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Westport AB, a Westport Fuel Systems company, announced that Volvo Car will introduce the Bi-Fuel version of its new V90 station wagon in Belgium and Luxembourg. Belgium currently has 5,400 natural gas vehicles on the road and a developed infrastructure network that includes 73 CNG stations.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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In February 2022 and also under the HECTOR initiative, Aberdeen City Council unveiled the UK’s first refuse collection vehicle (RCV)—a Mercedes-Benz Econic with a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor coupled to an Allison 3000 Series transmission in conjunction with a 45 kW fuel cell. Wietholt is also a service partner of Allison Transmission.

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Leapmotor will enter nine European countries in the first phase starting September 2024, including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Portugal. Leapmotor vehicles are likely to be sold via Stellantis India’s existing dealers, which have seen suboptimal volumes so far.

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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

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The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship model delivers exceptional performance and maximum efficiency, with a four-liter V8 engine and an electric motor generating a system power of 680 hp. In France, for example, the figure is 70%, in Austria it is more than 80% and in Belgium it is even more than 90%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Tesla Model Y sales topped with 790 registrations within a week

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Tesla had started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. It has an estimated standard range of 368 km, a long term range is 480 and a dual-motor (AWD). The Tesla Model 3 had reached 1,031,588 worldwide deliveries at the end of the 2nd quarter of 2021.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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Automotive News Europe got its hands on correspondence from Volvo to dealers that said the software version 1.2 The larger of its two models comes with a 69 kWh battery and a 268 horsepower rear-mounted electric motor, with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. wasn’t ready for release. “We

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Tesla gets approval for 4 models for India

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” Tata Motors had asked for equal treatment for Indian carmakers amid talks of reducing import duties. Tesla had started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. The Model 3 is the first electric car to pass 1 million cumulative sales.

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