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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design. They were previously installed by Mercedes-Benz at BSAG’s depot under an earlier supply contract. The vehicles will be gradually rolled out over the course of 2024.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. For this, molten aluminum is poured into a mould made from compacted sand mixed with resin in a process specially designed for this small-series vehicle.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3’s spatial arrangement fully benefits from design advantages provided by electrically driven vehicles. Due to the design approach there are also numerous benefits in terms of the package, i.e. the arrangement of drive components and auxiliary units as well as the space arrangements in the vehicle interior. All future ID. Visually, ID.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust. These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection. With the HYDROSOL-Plant, we have for the first time designed a plant that reproduces the entire process, from generation, through the separation of high-purity hydrogen, to its storage. Resources. Cotelli, A. Houaijia, M.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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Via a DC/DC converter it also supplies the vehicle’s circuitry with voltage of 12 V. The power electronics module is connected to the e-motor via the sort of yellow-and-orange 3-phase cable typical for electric vehicles. The connection to the lithium-ion battery is established via two traction cables. As a new car the e-up!