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

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Their performance enables long range operation without intermediate charging. These battery packs reliably have a range of 220 kilometers over their entire service life. In addition to this charging infrastructure, including services, the vehicle comes with several 40 kW mobile workshop chargers, also supplied by Mercedes-Benz.

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Bremen orders five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses with solid-state batteries

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Seven battery packs offer a total capacity of 441 kWh and thus ensure a large range of autonomy. The scope of delivery includes five permanently installed charging systems, each with a capacity of 150 kW, as well as three mobile workshop chargers, each with a capacity of 40 kW.

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Mitsubishi Fuso unveils test version of next-generation eCanter

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This mass production model will come with further upgrades in terms of range and safety features, and will be offered with an expanded lineup of variations that meet diverse transportation needs. The truck has being tested under severe conditions in both hot and cold climates, both domestically and abroad.

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California and China expand partnership on climate change

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and China’s top climate official, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Xie Zhenhua, signed an agreement on climate change—the first between the NDRC and a subnational entity. The NDRC oversees China’s efforts to address climate change and much of the government’s economic strategy.

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Germany to invest up to €290M to launch the Innovation and Technology Center for Hydrogen (ITZ H2)

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The services range from research, testing, inspection, certification, training and further education to rentable H 2 laboratories and H 2 workshops for startups, SMEs, developers, suppliers and vehicle manufacturers. Hydrogen is the chance to make large parts of mobility and the economy climate-neutral.

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US market Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to start at $71,886

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Starting from $71,886 and offering a WLTP range of up to 400 km (~249 miles), the all-new eSprinter is now available for order at authorized US dealerships. Both functions optimize electrical consumption and range. The all-new eSprinter can be upfitted to a mobile workshop or a spacious delivery van.

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Lotus Engineering launching new pilot containerized battery test facility

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For clients, Lotus Engineering will offer an EV safety-compliant workshop facility with specialist staff experienced in testing batteries. For Lotus itself, the new technology will support plans to launch a new range of performance vehicles. Lotus has three operational units as part of the pilot scheme.

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