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Groupe Renault introduces fuel-cell range extenders into its light commercial electric vehicles

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Groupe Renault is extending the range of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. VAT (including the battery purchase and not including ecological bonuses). Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen will be available at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Hydrogen in 2020. With a load volume of 3.9

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SOFC company FCET signs MoU regarding purchase of fuel cells for locomotives

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FCET ), a start-up energy technology company that has developed a novel, low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NextGenPropulsion, LLC (NGP) indicating NGP’s intent to purchase FCET fuel cells for NGP light-rail trains and freight locomotives.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Commercial-grade aluminum alloy frame provides increased durability for urban environments. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden.

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UQM to provide electric propulsion systems for production program of light commercial vehicles in Turkey

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and Derindere Motorlu Araclar (DMA), an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Turkey, signed a memorandum of understanding, making UQM the supplier of electric propulsion systems to DMA for its fully electric light commercial vehicles production. UQM Technologies Inc. —Eric R. Ridenour, President and CEO of UQM Technologies.

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‘‘Retrofitting can be a better option than investing in new commercial vehicles’’ | Autocar Professional

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Anshu Dewan: In India, the market is yet to realise its commercial potential and is currently at a nascent stage. Anshu Dewan: Retrofitting can be a more economical option compared to purchasing new vehicles, especially for fleet operators or owners of older vehicles. What are the key advantages of the conversion?

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Germany awarding €24.4M to 3 projects for fuel cell and battery-electric powertrains for commercial vehicles

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million in funding for three projects developing fuel cell and battery-electric drives for commercial vehicles. The HyLightCOM project by Opel Automobile GmbH is developing a light commercial vehicle with a fuel cell drive and testing five prototypes as a basis for large-scale production from 2025. A further €1.6

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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Levelized cost of driving (LCOD) across powertrains for light-duty SUV, MY 2025. The report covers light-duty passenger vehicles as well as medium-/heavy-duty commercial vehicles: semi-tractors; medium-duty vans and pickups; transit buses; box, utility aerial and dump trucks; and garbage trucks.