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40 Tesla Megapacks replace WW2 turbojet generator in Belgium

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A total of 40 Tesla Megapack battery storage systems replaced a World War II turbojet generator in Lessines, Belgium, Tesla announced. Tesla noted that the Deux-Acren project, which installed the Megapacks, is now one of the largest storage systems in Europe. This system has 50MW of power & 100MWh of capacity.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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Among its numerous debuts at Busworld Europe in Belgium, Daimler Buses took the wraps off the new Citaro hybrid urban bus. The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors. These electricity storage units are characterized by a high power density.

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