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JUNE 2, 2022

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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OCTOBER 11, 2017

As part of this new line, TM4 is launching the SUMO HP HV900, a new motor/generator and inverter combination for the commercial heavy-duty market. This new motor/generator will be shown at Busworld Kortrijk, taking place from 20-25 October 2017 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Earlier post.)

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JULY 10, 2020

REVIVE will place 15 fuel cell refuse vehicles to be tested in 8 different cities or regions in Europe: Breda, Helmond, Amsterdam, and Groningen (the Netherlands), Antwerp (Belgium), Bolzano and Merano (in South Tyrol, Italy) and Gothenburg (Sweden). That project was partly funded by the Swedish Energy Agency. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 3, 2021

The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

After about a year of intensive practical use by ten customers in Germany and Switzerland, eight of the purely battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks are now successively going to new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Drivers are very pleased with the continuous availability of torque across the entire speed range.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault introduced its enhanced-range ZOE electric vehicle. 40 battery, ZOE now has a range of up to 400 km (249 miles) NEDC—twice the distance of the original launch version of the ZOE. At the same, ZOE owners can benefit from a range of new connected services and equipment upgrades.

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are assembled in Brussels, Belgium, in a plant certified as carbon-neutral, according to Belgian testing company Vinçotte, with suppliers also using sustainable production processes when and where possible. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

European customers can choose between two versions of the Dream Edition: the Performance and the Range. Dream Edition Performance features two motors producing a combined 828 kW (1,111 horsepower) and an all-electric driving range of 799 km on the WLTP combined cycle. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 The Netherlands.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The trucks are being produced at the company’s Tuve facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will soon be made at the brand’s Ghent, Belgium plant as well. The powertrain uses three electric motors capable of 650 horsepower and 1770 pound-feet of torque, allowing the truck to tow a maximum of 23 tonnes. Credit: Volvo Trucks.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has begun production of its European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle along with production of PSA Peugeot Citroën’s (PSA) Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO at its Mizushima Plant. MMC has been producing and selling the Japan-spec i-MiEV since last year.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Polestar 2 will make its first public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show next week. Polestar says that the new Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of €39,900 (US$45,177). —Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

Van Hool, the Belgium-based independent bus, coach and industrial vehicles manufacturer, has landed a significant contract with RVK Köln and WSW Wuppertal (Germany), to supply 40 hydrogen buses of the latest generation. Together with the lithium batteries and electric motors, the fuel cells form the basis of the all-electric power source.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

The site in Belgium will thus become a key plant for electric mobility at the Volkswagen Group. The Audi e-tron quattro concept study that was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015 provides a clear indication of the final production version. The plant will also produce its own battery packs. Rupert Stadler.

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MARCH 24, 2018

Providing a range of up to 160 kilometers and a payload of 950 to 1,700 kg, the electric MAN eTGE is suited for urban tasks, depending on the type approval (3.5 With this in mind, the vehicle’s theoretical range of up to 160 kilometers covers about three-quarters of all urban-core transport.

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APRIL 4, 2024

The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. Polestar has continuously updated the EV with new features, larger batteries, more powerful motors, new powertrain variants, and more. It’s sold in 26 markets globally.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Tesla Motors opened its first Supercharger station in Switzerland today; the Lully station is about 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Geneva on the A1 motorway. More European routes will be energized in the coming months, providing coverage well within the Model S rated range of 480 km (298 mile) per charge (85 kWh variant).

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MAY 14, 2020

Two electric central motors on the second and third axles give the bus the power it needs for city traffic. In contrast to electric motors positioned close to the wheel hubs, these models are easier to access and have a simpler design. The fleet comprises 15 test vehicles, which will be deployed as part of everyday operations.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Punch Powertrain, a Belgium-based full-system supplier of fuel-efficient powertrains including transmissions and plug-in hybrid and battery-electric systems, is acquiring France-based power electronics expert Apojee. The TwinSpeed gearbox uses an extra gear that increases an electric vehicle’s general performances and range by as much as 8%.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The 111 hp (83 kW) electric motor from BRUSA that will power the C30 Electric delivers an instant torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft) leading to an acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) in 4 seconds and to 100 km/h in under 11 seconds. However, Volvo Cars specifies up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) as the car’s practical range.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The Panamera plug-in hybrids (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive) have a purely electric range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles). 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.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 27, 2021

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 Model 3 is the first electric car to pass 1 million cumulative sales.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2017

Energy storage company Leclanché SA and Škoda Electric, a manufacturer of electric drives and traction motors for trolley and electric buses, have signed a Joint Development Agreement and Framework Purchase Contract through which Leclanché will provide Škoda Electric with battery solutions for its electric bus expansion strategy.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

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. A performance model loses 10 miles of range (265 miles) but packs 422 hp and 400 lb-ft torque for 0 to 60mph in 3.4 US versions will be built in Ridgeville, North Carolina.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2018

Polestar, Volvo Cars’ new electric performance brand, introduced the Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. Two electric motors drive the rear wheels. Combined with the electric motors are planetary gear sets. Earlier post.). A triple battery pack layout provides 34 kWh of storage.

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JANUARY 19, 2019

Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4 The top-of-the-range Mondeo Hybrid Vignale is also now offered in both wagon and four-door body styles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The eBike is equipped with battery-powered electric motors that makes it possible to cover longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. Due to the success of the pilot, the Hamburg program has already been extended. —Barb Jaram, UPS Mid Atlantic District president.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Over this period Ballard has worked with 13 bus manufacturers to develop a variety of fuel cell bus configurations that have been deployed in a wide range of climatic conditions and operated under a host of demanding duty cycles. Kevin Colbow, Ballard’s Vice President – Technology and Product Development.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Among its numerous debuts at Busworld Europe in Belgium, Daimler Buses took the wraps off the new Citaro hybrid urban bus. The electric motor on the Citaro hybrid assists the combustion engine when high levels of power are required, particularly when moving off. Both the inverter and the electric motor are water-cooled.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2011

The Volvo C30 Electric will be manufactured and delivered to leasing customers throughout Europe, including in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway. The operating range is up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) per full charge. Volvo says it will build about 250 cars by the end of 2012, possibly more if market interest takes off.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2010

kWh ‘Zebra’ (Sodium nickel chloride) battery pack and a 42 kW (peak) electric motor with maximum torque of 173 N·m (128 lb-ft). Range is up to 120 km (75 miles), and the top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph). This Venturi-powered fully-electric version retains the practical features. The van is equipped with a 23.5

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Import duties in India range between 60 per cent to 100 per cent on cars brought from abroad. ” Tata Motors had asked for equal treatment for Indian carmakers amid talks of reducing import duties. Elon Musk had tweeted earlier that import duties in India are the highest in the world.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2015

To conduct its evaluation of driver assistance systems, Bosch used data from the Polk and the German Federal Motor Transport Authority’s 2014 statistics for newly registered cars. With its mid-range radar sensor (MRR), Bosch has made radar technology affordable for the general market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

An electric motor is installed between the clutch and the gearbox, which can provide drive as well as functioning as a generator. Depending on the degree of charge of the lithium-ion batteries, a central computer determines when the diesel engine provides the drive and when and to what extent the electric motor is used. Volt cells.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

NLE will have exclusive distribution rights for the NXR, the new model premiered by Reva at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and consequent follow-up models, such as the sports coupé NXG, which will be launched in 2011. Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 1, 2012

The new Le Mans prototype will make its race debut on 5 May in the 6-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and will compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) on 16-17 June. One vehicle axle (rear) is powered conventionally, the second (front) by two water-cooled 75 kW motors with integrated power electronics.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Four variants of the new range of zero-emissions EV80 battery electric vehicles are on display in Hannover, and two Maxus EV80 vans are available for visitors to test drive.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

IEEE MEDAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES Sponsor: Toyota Motor Corp. LUC VAN DEN HOVE IMEC Heverlee, Belgium “For leadership in creating a worldwide research ecosystem in nano-electronics technology with applications ranging from high-performance computing to health.” IEEE ROBERT N. NOYCE MEDAL Sponsor: Intel Corp.

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