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Leclanché develops 65 Ah high-energy lithium-ion pouch cell for electric and hybrid bus and truck applications

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Leclanché SA has developed a new, high-energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus and truck manufacturers seeking increased range and operating time for fully electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. The cell materials allow for longer lifetime, high cycle life along with fast charge capability.

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

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Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Series-E maintains the series hybrid system architecture—proven in more than 1,300 existing Enviro400H hybrid buses—in which the diesel engine (4.5-liter

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Opel Unveiling Vivaro e-Concept Extended Range Electric Van Research Study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 Show

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover (23-30 September 2010), Opel will unveil a research project on a Vivaro e-Concept, an electric van with up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) extended range. The e-Concept is envisioned to be capable of meeting the typical daily needs of inner city delivery transport fully electrically.

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Ford running 12-month trial of 20 plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in London

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The project, supported by Transport for London, features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power for the majority of city trips such as deliveries or maintenance work.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën Showing FiSyPAC Fuel Cell Extended Range Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

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This fully electric vehicle, based on a Peugeot 307 coupe cabriolet, has a driving range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), with 75 km (47 miles) in charge depleting mode. Fuel consumption is 165 Wh/km in charge depleting mode, and 1.05 kg H 2 / 100 km in range-extending hybrid mode. Source: CEA.

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XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

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It is suited for high-energy density applications where space and weight are limiting factors, such as in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, grid storage, and electric marine vessels and locomotives, the company said. kilowatt-hour (kWh) total energy.

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