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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Total energy consumption is reduced by 60%. The Volvo Electric Hybrid Driveline is an extension of the well-proven driveline used in the Volvo 7900 Hybrid. Diesel engine.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The main potential applications are in electricity storage, transport and the recovery of waste heat. Detailed modeling of this approach undertaken through the Technology Strategy Board-funded “CoolR” project has suggested that efficiencies of more than 60% are possible, compared to around 40% for current diesel engines.

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Roev’s electric ute plans explained: Conversions now, manufacturing its own vehicle by 2026

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The software giant co-founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes – a billionaire climate crusader – provides a perfect springboard for Roev, which is focusing as much on manufacturing techniques and software as it is the electric drive systems of its planned cars. What is Roev? We don’t think we can get below that.”.