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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

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DHL Express is the first within Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-fueled trucks for the long haul. It creates a transnational living lab and basis for the development of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry. In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are essential for climate-neutral logistics.

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IVECO BUS signs a framework agreement for the sale of up to 500 electric buses in Belgium

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IVECO BUS, a brand of Iveco Group N.V., signed a framework agreement with the Flemish government-owned public transport enterprise De Lijn for the sale of a first batch of 65 E-WAY full electric city buses and further batches up to a total of 500 vehicles.

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Groupe PSA & Punch Powertrain to form second JV to expand electrification partnership; DT2 for MHEV and PHEV

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Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain have signed an agreement to establish a second Joint Venture and to expand their strategic partnership in the field of electrification. The business will initially supply Groupe PSA’s global operations and aims to supply other vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

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Van Hool ships first CX45E electric coach to the US; 10 more to follow in 1H 2021; Proterra batteries, Siemens traction system

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Van Hool, an independent Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, has shipped the first CX45E, a 100% battery electric coach, to the US. The CX45E will mainly be used for commuting by groups of employees and/or regular passenger transport. The company, which was founded in 1947, is based in Koningshooikt.

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Groupe Renault, Connected Energy install EV charging with 2nd-life batteries at highway rest areas

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UK-based Connected Energy and Groupe Renault have installed two quick-charge stations based on Connected Energy’s E-STOR energy storage technology on highways in Belgium and Germany. Connected Energy’s E-STOR systems also offer a solution to load management for use on industrial and commercial sites.

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TNO joins H2-Share project to build and demo 27t hydrogen fuel cell truck and mobile refueler

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This in intended to support the formation of a basis for the development of a zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle industry in the area. The goal is to test the truck at six locations in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and France.

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OCSiAl receives approval for €300M Luxembourg graphene nanotube production plant and R&D center

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Its strategic location between Belgium, France and Germany will allow us to reduce logistics costs and work closely with leading automakers, the largest chemical producers and large tire manufacturers across Europe. —Konstantin Notman, Chief Executive Officer of OCSiAl Group.