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Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive present Ligier JS2 RH2 with hydrogen engine at Le Mans

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The Ligier JS2 RH2 has already been driven on test tracks in Germany and will be further developed and tested during the summer. In the project, Bosch Engineering oversaw the overall vehicle design and played the key role in developing the concept for engine and tank system, and a comprehensive multistage hydrogen safety system.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. Numerous features and systems in the eActros ensure a high level of road safety for all concerned.

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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. As in the E-Up concept car, an integral form of electric drive is used in the Golf blue-e-motion.

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Volkswagen Group brings new Audi and Porsche EV concepts, Volkswagen PHEV concept to Frankfurt; 20 more plug-ins by 2020

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During his concluding remarks at the Group Night event, Volkswagen Group Chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Total output is 320 kW.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivering 10 eActros electric heavy-duty trucks to customers for two years of fleet testing

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At the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover in 2016, Mercedes-Benz displayed its concept for a heavy-duty electric distribution truck for urban areas: the Urban eTruck ( earlier post ). In Germany alone, around 150 very serious enquiries were received. —Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. million).

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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As the basic price for the series production model will be under €30,000 in Germany, the vehicle’s price will be comparable to that of typical compact vehicles following the deduction of the anticipated government subsidies—an electric car for the masses. 3 will be delivered in Germany from mid-2020. Intuitive operation.

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Audi’s €36M e performance research project closes; electric F12 e Sport with split voltage battery packs and 3 motors

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e performance was broken down into a dozen work packages from the energy storage system to the control concept to dynamic stability control. The beveled walls allow the macrocells to shift relative to one another for additional safety in the event of an accident. e performance battery system. kWh capacity. kWh capacity.

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