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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

Green Car Congress

Daimler has concluded customer field trials with eight pre-production Fuso Canter E-Cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) in Portugal. FUSO developed the battery-powered and locally emission-free Canter E-Cell at the Daimler Trucks Center of Competence for Hybrid Technology. That time is cut to just one hour on a quick charging system.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

Baua Electric

Photo: WindFloat Atlantic WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – has now been online for three years and continues to break its own power output records. It supplies power to more than 25,000 households and avoids 33,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

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Oyster Wave Power Machine Generates Electricity Onshore; Sea Trials Begin This Autumn

Green Car Congress

The Oyster concept for transforming wave power to onshore electricity. A new type of wave power machine—Oyster—is being installed on the seabed off the Atlantic shores of the Orkney Islands for trials that begin this autumn. There is no underwater generator, power electronics or gearbox underwater to go wrong. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. The turbocharger then takes over and adds power and torque up to maximum rpm. Each electric motor delivers a maximum power of 80 kW (109 hp) for a combined power of 160 kW (218 hp) and torque of 480 N·m on the rear wheels.

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European Sales of Chevy Spark Begin 1Q 2010 with Two Engines at Launch, LPG Variants

Green Car Congress

The mini-car (A car) segment is the fastest growing area of the new car market globally. The two engines use advanced features such as port deactivation technology to improve exhaust gas recirculation, leading to optimal fuel efficiency and idle stability, along with a timing chain to ensure a lifetime of low maintenance and running costs.

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European release date of Chevrolet Spark revealed

Green Cars News

As the fastest growing segment of the market globally, the mini-car segment represents almost 10 per cent of the total European passenger car market – up from 6.5 The smaller of the units can power the car from 0-62mph in 15.5 From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

Compared with traditional power buses, new energy buses are more globally competitive. The safe and comfortable bus is provided by BYD, and its power source is also very environmentally friendly.”. Zhongtong’s new N series pure electric buses are exported to the second largest city in Portugal.

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