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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented its first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses on the first day of Euro Mobility Expo 2022, an international trade show for public transport. To maximize the vehicles’ range, it was crucial to minimize their empty weight.

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New Renault KANGOO Z.E. electric van to add 50% more range

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Renault Pro+ will present the all-electric New KANGOO Z.E. on 13 January at the 2017 European Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium. with a new motor/battery package that will increase the model’s driving range by more than 50%, from 170 km to 270 km (106 miles to 168 miles) NEDC. Renault Pro+ will equip the latest KANGOO Z.E.

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Amsterdam adding 84 VDL Citea electric buses; option for 130 more

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In 2021, VDL Bus & Coach presented the new generation of electric Citeas. With these five innovations, VDL Bus & Coach introduced the new generation Citea product range, consisting of four length variants and five types. The range of the new generation of Citeas has been considerably improved.

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Scania unveils new hybrid, battery-electric buses

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At Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium, Scania unveiled the hybrid Scania Interlink Low Decker and the battery-electric Scania Citywide bus. The Scania Interlink Low Decker is presently available for diesel, biodiesel, HVO, CNG/CBG, ethanol and, with the latest addition, hybrid. This bus will go on sale in 2018.

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Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

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The locomotive, running autonomously, was presented with various obstacles—a person, a car, a rail wagon and an incorrectly-positioned switch—and reacted entirely autonomously and without the intervention of any active staff aboard. Alstom is leading the development of ATO systems in the railway sector.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Based on customer polling data, 85% of e-tron customers and 90% of e-tron Sportback customers state that environmental impact is either “important” or “very important” toward purchase considerations, aligning with past and present initiatives Audi has introduced for e-tron customers.

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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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With its shorter filling times, high payload and versatility, combined with its attractive range, hydrogen is regarded as a promising fuel for transport logistics. KEYOU presented a prototype 18t truck and 12m city bus equipped with a KEYOU 7.8L hydrogen engine (above) at IAA Transportation this month.

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