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Leclanché introduces modular high-energy battery system for hybrid & fully electric trucks & buses

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It also features built-in liquid-cooling and thermal hazard protection enhancing its ability to work safely in a wide range of environments. The company’s 60 Ah cells and M2 modules are manufactured by Leclanché in Germany and Switzerland, respectively.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Land occupation in an urban environment [m 2 / year].

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Renault Trucks to deliver 20 electric trucks to Carlsberg Group

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A 200 kWh Li-ion battery pack supports an operating range of up to 200 km (124 miles). 26t will make daily delivery rounds of between 100 and 200 km to supply Feldschlösschen Swiss clients from the brewer’s 15 logistical sites in Switzerland. With a comprehensive range of electric trucks from 3.1

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Year-long testing of Leclanché 60 Ah G/NMC cells shows high energy density, high cycle life

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Leclanché SA reported that year-long testing of its 60 Ah G/NMC battery cells has shown them to be both high energy density and high cycle life—critical characteristics for a wide range of automotive and e-transportation energy storage solutions. Leclanché is one of the global leaders in applying the WBB technology.

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Hyundai bringing XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks to California

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Debuting last year in Switzerland, XCIENT Fuel Cell has proven its commercial viability through more than one million kilometers of driving in real-world conditions. The US model provides a maximum driving range of 500 miles, or about 800 kilometers. 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in northern California by early 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks moving to Rotterdam and The Hague

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After about a year of intensive practical use by ten customers in Germany and Switzerland, eight of the purely battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks are now successively going to new customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Drivers are very pleased with the continuous availability of torque across the entire speed range.

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Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric FL and FE trucks for urban transport

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Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks ( earlier post ) in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments. One challenge is to maximize the payload at the same time as optimizing the driving range.

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