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20 Solaris Trolleybuses for Ploie?ti

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ti in 1997 is the newest of all networks in Romania. The vehicles will also feature a space fitted with a strap system for passengers in wheelchairs or travelling with prams or pushchairs, and a ramp easing the entry installed at the middle-door. ti, but not the first ones in Romania. The trolleybus network launched in Ploie?ti

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SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

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Most recently, the company booked major orders worth €33 million for fuel cell-based energy supply for the Indian armed forces. To underline the strategic importance of the partnership, SFC Energy India and FCT have agreed on a mutual equity participation of the local companies.

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TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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TECO 2030 ( earlier post ) is aiming to establish Norway’s first large-scale production of fuel cells, optimized to be the heart of hydrogen-powered ships and other heavy-duty installations. The company is assessing potential locations. The company’s vision is emission-free shipping, with hydrogen-based fuel cells in a leading role.

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3-year, $75.7M eRamp power electronics research project launches at Infineon

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In addition to Bosch, Infineon, Osram and Siemens, German business is represented by the companies SYSTEMA Dresden, an IT specialist vendor for automation in the manufacturing industry, HSEB Dresden, provider of optical inspection, review and installation, and SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS, a leading vendor of chemical and physical laboratory analysis.

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Enel acquires eMotorWerks to provide grid balancing solutions and tap into US e-mobility market

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Enel has installed around 5,000 charging stations in Italy, Spain, Romania, Greece, Chile, Colombia and Argentina. Enel is a multinational power company and a leading integrated player in the global, power, gas and renewables markets. eMotorWerks has deployed more than 25,000 smart-grid enabled charging stations to date.

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Forvia Hella receives series orders for digital Smart Car Access system – ET Auto

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Series production will start in Romania and Mexico in 2025; in this context, Forvia Hella will also bring the NCAP-relevant safety function “Child Presence Detection” based on ultra-wideband technology onto the streets for the first time.

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Ford to expand 3-Wet Paint capacity by 50% globally in 2013

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its 3-Wet paint ( earlier post ) capacity by 50% this year, adding the more environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. Locations where Ford is installing the 3-Wet process in 2013: Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Flat Rock, Mich. Kansas City Assembly Plant, Claycomo, Mo.

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