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Ballard signs fuel cell supply agreement with Solaris; initial order of 10 modules as range extenders for electric trolley buses

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Solaris has signed a contract with Rigas Satiksme, the transport operator in the city of Riga, Latvia for 10 of the Trollino trolley buses. Standard Solaris Trollino 18. Each 85 kilowatt FCveloCity-HD fuel cell module that has been ordered will be deployed as a range extender in a Solaris Trollino model low-floor trolley bus.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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To ensure accurate monitoring of the route, journey time and distance driven, the record car has been fitted with a tracking device, provided by fleet telematics and stolen vehicle recovery expert, Tracker (part of the Tantalum Corporation).

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Solaris to present new generation hydrogen bus

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In addition, it will be possible to recharge it by means of a plug-in charging outlet (as is the case in standard electric buses). This year, 10 such vehicles will drive across the capital of Latvia in total. The vehicle will be also fitted with one of Solaris’ small High Power traction battery of 29.2

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. This support extends across the political spectrum, with 77% of Republicans, 87% of Independents and 92% of Democrats saying they support the higher standard.

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