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

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The buses are recharged using five charging systems permanently installed at the depot, each with an output of 150 kW. 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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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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Although audible, it is low; turning on the climate control fan to the first level obscures the sound. Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. The battery is recharged either through regenerative events or via the hydrogen fuel cell. Click to enlarge.

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DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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Subtopics were determined using a variety of means such as gap analyses, feedback from industry, Requests for Information (RFIs), external peer reviews, workshops and an assessment of the current RD&D portfolio. America’s Climate Communities of Excellence. Subtopic 2c: America’s Climate Communities of Excellence.

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Bolzano orders 12 Solaris hydrogen buses

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The battery is filled with energy derived from hydrogen and through the regenerative braking, though it is also possible to recharge it by means of a plug-in socket. In order to reduce energy use to a maximum, the vehicle will feature a climate control system with a CO? heat pump that allows to use waste heat from the fuel cell.

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Public transport company VHH orders 16 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses; longer-range packs

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This results in a long range, even in difficult conditions at the height of summer and in winter, amounting to around 170 kilometers (106 miles) in accordance with SORT2, without recharging along the route. This cuts the energy consumption for climate control during use and thus extends the range.

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Integrated approach needed in the fight to reduce CO2 from road transportation

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The discussions focussed on the potential gains to be made in the areas of Fuels and Fuel Economy, Electrification and Traffic Management, each of which were examined through a series of provocative presentations and workshop sessions. We know the issues that are being discussed – driving-range, battery cost, recharging etc.

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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It collects insights held at a workshop organized by the International Transport Forum in June 2018 in Paris and features the results of a survey among experts. However, achieving climate change targets will also require the widespread adoption of solutions that are not yet fully developed, whether in logistics or technology.

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