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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands. When production of the heavy duty all-electric models Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX begins this fall, Volvo will have the most complete electric line up in the global truck industry. 16 tonnes) were registered in Europe—an increase of 193% from 2020.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Faurecia will supply the entire hydrogen storage system (including 10,000 hydrogen tanks) which will be produced in its new global center of expertise dedicated to hydrogen storage systems in Bavans, France with delivery to start in 2021. Earlier post.). —Patrick Koller, Chief Executive Officer, Faurecia.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché SA ( earlier post ) and China-based Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co Ltd, a global battery manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for the manufacturing and development of lithium-ion battery technology for the Chinese and global markets. GWh fabrication facility in 2017.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

BASF is expanding its range of engineering plastics for the dynamic market of electric and hybrid vehicles. Tailor-made Ultramid and Ultradur materials are now available globally for equipping vehicle-interior and -exterior high-voltage plug-in connectors with precisely fitting characteristics.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

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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JUNE 16, 2021

The new module is compatible with the full range of Leclanché cells: LTO 34Ah, G/NMC 60Ah and G/NMC 65Ah. The modules are designed for a wide range of current and voltage outputs, going all the way up to 800A continuous current and for battery system voltages of up to 1,200V with its functionally safe BMS.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

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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JULY 27, 2021

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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MARCH 11, 2022

To boost the global production capacity of green methanol, A.P. Maersk will keep on working with a wide-ranging group of leading companies on these and further projects to accelerate the urgent transition to green energy. European Energy is a global renewable energy company and project developer (wind, solar and Power to X).

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JANUARY 19, 2013

At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Governments have agreed on a range of mercury containing products whose production, export and import will be banned by 2020.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen companies—Impact Coatings, H2Pro and GRZ Technologies—to strengthen its leadership position in the global hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem. GRZ Technologies is a company based in Switzerland specializing in energy storage in hydrogen form. GRZ Technologies.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Symbio ALP-5 range extender. The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. This system is expected to double the range of the electric cars used for postal delivery. Click to enlarge. The three Kangoos Z.E.s

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JANUARY 17, 2020

With an anticipatory driving style, electrical energy can be recovered during braking to charge the battery, which further improves range and efficiency. The E-Mobility Group is developing a globally uniform electric architecture – analogous to the global platform strategy for conventional vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Global urbanization requires urban logistics and truck transport with zero emissions and less noise with increasing urgency. One challenge is to maximize the payload at the same time as optimizing the driving range. Sales will start in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

Findings of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and published in the European Respiratory Journal suggest that a significant proportion of childhood asthma cases may be attributable to outdoor air pollution, and that these cases could be prevented. NO 2 ranged from 1.4 ranged from 2.0

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JUNE 28, 2021

Meeting jet fuel specifications is an appropriate target to validate that highperformance transportation fuels can indeed be produced from a broad range of residue and waste streams via hydrothermal liquefaction. Distillation of the upgraded HTL biocrudes yields drop-in capable fuels in the gasoline, kerosene and diesel range.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD’s DM tech offers up to 245 hp (180 kW) max power and up to 745 miles (1,200 km) CTLC combined range. A BYD spokesperson confirmed to Electrek that its first electric pickup will be a mid-to-large size model developed for global markets.

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JULY 20, 2016

Switzerland-based u-blox, a provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, has expanded its product offering with automotive-qualified product variants added to their range of positioning and cellular wireless connectivity modules. The LISA-U201-03A also provides global connectivity with 5 HSPA bands, with data rates up to 7.2

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MAY 26, 2022

Vehicle Propulsion is one of the three strength areas, pursuing a range of topics focused on advanced IC Engine concepts and powertrain electrification. ID-Technologies, Fribourg, Switzerland. DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France. ID-Technologies is a Swiss engineering company specialized in energy technologies.

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JUNE 28, 2018

Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider, and Switzerland-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Leclanché SA announced a joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries and provide energy storage systems for India’s electric vehicle market and grid-based applications.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Following May’s approval by the Italian parliament, the Swiss parliament will soon vote on a draft law to redraw some high-altitude sections of the frontier Alps border between Switzerland and Italy due to “radical changes” in snowfields and glaciers over the past century. WGMS/UNEP: Global Glacier Changes : Fact and Figures, 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The car will be mass-marketed globally from 2012 onwards. The thirteen countries involved in the agreement are Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. million vehicles globally. LeasePlan operates a fleet of more than 1.3

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APRIL 1, 2018

Now, a team of researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland, with colleagues at Leiden University (Netherlands) and PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency have used Monte Carlo and global sensitivity analysis to quantify parametric uncertainty of the impacts. Resources.

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MARCH 14, 2012

BASF, through its global Battery Materials business unit, has signed a long-term licensing agreement to acquire global rights for the production and sale of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery materials technology from LiFePO 4 +C Licensing AG, Muttenz, Switzerland, an affiliate of Clariant AG. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 20, 2024

A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s a Toyota. Isuzu’s new EV pickup is built for “a broad range of commercial and passenger vehicle needs.” Ford is taking the Lightning overseas with plans to launch in additional European markets, including Switzerland.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

JATO—a company that analyzes the European car market and global trends—shared data that revealed the VW Golf’s declining sales trend. In the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland, car sales fell by 4.1% 2 might compete in the same price range as Tesla’s upcoming affordable vehicle. Pricing the ID.2

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This year itself, it has announced two major joint ventures with Turkey-based Daiichi Infotainment System and Switzerland-based Aircom Group AG, while it bought a majority stake in Uni-Automation’s automotive sensor unit. Vehicles with advanced features, which are witnessing a favourable demand shift, require a range of sensors.

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MAY 10, 2012

The regulations also provide joint, enforceable standards for development and use of carbon offsets, as well as a range of steps to ensure the security of the market. Climate change is a global issue that must be addressed by all levels of government. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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JULY 6, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company shipped the first 10 units of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, to Switzerland. The company plans to ship a total of 50 XCIENT Fuel Cells to Switzerland this year, with handover to commercial fleet customers starting in September. Earlier post.) kg of hydrogen.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

The agreement would see GE Capital lease EV vehicles across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. million globally. GE Capital is a leading leaser of vehicles, with a customer fleet of approximately 250,000 vehicles in Europe, and 1.6

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

International cooperation is taking place with ISO, IEEE and the SAE to ensure a global harmonization of ITS deployment in different regions. CEN (the European Committee for Standardization) develops European Standards setting out specifications and procedures in relation to a wide range of products and services.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. Polestar 1 is an electric performance hybrid 2+2 GT coupé which produces 600 horsepower and 1,000 N·m of torque, as well as 150 km (93 miles) of all-electric range—the longest AER of any hybrid car in the world. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 5, 2010

It reaches a top speed of 110 km/h and has an operating range of 120 kilometers. Kearney Global Management Consultants. VDOContinental Automotive Switzerland AG. Rinderknecht, Rinspeed CEO. The lightweight UC? is operated with a central joystick and delivers 124 N·m of torque. project are: Absaar GmbH. Paravan GmbH.

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JULY 18, 2014

Responsibility for servicing Wärtsilä’s 2-stroke engines will remain with Wärtsilä Services through its global network to support customers in a more dedicated and efficient way. The joint venture parties will support Wärtsilä Services by providing global ship owners with complete solutions of advanced 2-stroke technologies.

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MARCH 4, 2009

This collaboration enhances both companies’ positions in developing and supplying components and systems to the emerging global automotive market for electric and hybrid vehicles. Switzerland-based BRUSA Elektronik AG develops and manufactures power electronic and drive technology for electrical vehicles. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 26, 2009

Different technologies are being globally developed for pre-processing the raw material. The production of ethanol by fermentation consists of four stages: the pre-processing of the raw material; the conversion of carbohydrates from polymers into sugar; the fermentation of sugar into ethanol using microbes; and the distillation of ethanol.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

Glaciers around the globe are continuing to melt at high rates, according to data from the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS) at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Glaciers with available long-term observation series around the world (30 glaciers in 9 mountain ranges) show a thickness reduction of 1.3

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