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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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As part of its National Hydrogen Strategy, Hungary has been investigating the feasibility of introducing hydrogen technology to rail transportation. Alstom is a pioneer of hydrogen technology, having introduced the Coradia iLint to the German market in September 2018 ( earlier post ).

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Nio to open first overseas facility in Hungary

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Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has announced plans to open its first overseas facility in Budapest, Hungary, in September 2022. Located in Pest in the eastern part of the city, the new 10,000 square meters facility will manufacture power products including battery-swapping stations for the European market.

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UQM Technologies powers first all-electric mini bus in Hungary

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continues to broaden its global customer base, with a UQM PowerPhase electric motor and controller systems being used to power an all-electric mini bus built by Inter Tan-ker Ltd. in Hungary. UQM has developed and launched several additional new products over the past 12 months dedicated to the commercial vehicle market.

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Rolls-Royce to power Vertical Aerospace’s all-electric eVTOL UAM aircraft

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Rolls-Royce’s technology will power Vertical Aerospace’s flagship Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft. Vertical Aerospace is a key collaboration for Rolls-Royce Electrical as it marks its first commercial deal in the UAM market and builds on previous agreements to work with partners on demonstrator programmes.

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NIO produces first battery swapping station for European market

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NIO’s Power Europe Facility in Hungary delivered its first Power Swap Station to Germany. This is a milestone in the acceleration of NIO Power’s development in the European market and the ability to provide more convenient power services for European users.

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

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This expansion follows NIO’s entry into the Norwegian market last year. The company also said that it plans to build 20 Power Swap Stations (PSS) in Europe this year. NIO is committed to a comprehensive battery charging system in the new markets. In 2023, this number is expected to reach 120.

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BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

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China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas. BYD plans to expand EV market share in Europe BYD began selling vehicles in Europe in 2021, starting in Norway. share of Europe’s EV market.

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