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Leclanché receives orders for 22.6 MWh of battery systems with Stena Line and Brittany Ferries for next generation hybrid ferries

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Building on the investments made over the past 4 years, the Navius MRS-3 uses Leclanché’s third-generation lithium-ion battery systems, each with a capacity of 11.3 MWh and a maximum of 940 volts. Battery string voltages of up to 1200 VDC are available with up to 720 A string continuous discharge current.

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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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In addition, it builds modules on its state-of-the-art automated assembly line, in Yverdon, Switzerland. In fully electric mode, crossing time is 70 minutes and the ferry is emission-free. The double-ended ferry’s freight capacity will be 66 freight units carrying a maximum of 140 passengers at a 10-knot service speed.

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BMW Group launches pilot for automated driving in-plant

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To make this happen, the BMW Group has been collaborating with Seoul Robotics from South Korea and Embotech from Switzerland. Launching in July 2022 at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, the new system will first be tested on two cars: the new BMW 7 Series and the fully electric BMW i7. —BMW Group project manager Sascha Andree.

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Daimler Buses acquires a 5.25% stake in IVU AG; strategic partnership for integrated mobility

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Through the strategic partnership with Daimler Buses, we are building synergies for technological development and strengthening our international market presence. With the market launch of our fully electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro, new digital services and our new-generation minibus, we have also taken some important steps toward the future.

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Mercedes-Benz HD electric truck eActros entering practical customer trials; Hermes first of 20

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The goods concerned range from groceries to building supplies and raw materials. They are: Dachser, Edeka, Kraftverkehr Nagel, Ludwig Meyer, pfenning logistics, TBS Rhein-Neckar and Rigterink in Germany; and Camion Transport and Migros in Switzerland. Architecture specifically configured for electric drive.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

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But it has started to move away from the scheme and is still planning to force all manufacturers to stop building everything but all-electric vehicles by 2035. The European Union had previously considered allowing specialty, low-volume manufacturers leeway when it comes to adhering to ever-tightening emissions rules.

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