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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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Here, MAN relies on the fully developed lithium-ion (NMC) battery cell technology from the Volkswagen Group’s modular kit. Over the course of 2020, the demo fleet of 15 electric buses in total will then be running customers’ services in five European countries (Germany, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, France).

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. In 2009, Chevrolet will further expand its LPG product range throughout Europe. Chevrolet’s strategy is to offer LPG versions for its entire product line-up.

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Opel expanding and enhancing its LPG offerings; new 1.4L LPG Turbo EcoFlex for Astra and Meriva

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Tire repair kits are offered as standard on board all LPG vehicles. Italy has more than 2,800 stations; France more than 1,800; the Netherlands more than 1,400; and Belgium more than five hundred. This ensures that the passenger and load compartments are spacious and are not restricted.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Car companies could decide that conversions void some or part of the hybrid system warrantyunless they worry that will tarnish its green image. For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation. Green Gears, Inc. Typically, hybrid cars have four or five separate warranties.

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