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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead. 16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands. Volvo Trucks has the largest market share at 42%. Data: IHS Markit.

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Hyundai’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution wins 2020 Truck Innovation Award

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Hyundai Motor’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution has won the second International Truck of the Year (IToY) Truck Innovation Award. The joint entity began its active progress toward clean mobility in Switzerland with the company’s plans to deliver 1,600 fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks by 2025. Earlier post.)

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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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The presentation of results was made by Dr. Petronela Gotcu, manager R&D Cells and Dr. Hilmi Buqa, vice president R&D Cells, Leclanché, at the International Battery Production Conference 2020 Braunschweig, Germany, held online this year from November 2 - 3. 1C/1C continuous for a 100% DoD at room temperature conditions.

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Stadler and SBCTA sign contract for first hydrogen-powered train in US; FLIRT H2

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International rail vehicle construction company Stadler is headquartered in Bussnang in Eastern Switzerland. It is the world’s leading manufacturer in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry. Stadler and SBCTA started their partnership in 2017, when SBCTA ordered three diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) FLIRT trains.

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Renault 5 €25,000 small EV unveiled at Geneva Auto Show

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Renault unveiled the Renault 5 city car at an automotive show in Switzerland this week, with its latest electric vehicle (EV) being a small, affordable option for European markets. As expected, the Renault 5 EV was unveiled at the Geneva International Auto Show on Monday, and it can now be seen on the automaker’s website.

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Take a Trip Through Switzerland’s Museum of Consumer Electronics

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For more than a decade Museum ENTER , in Solothurn, Switzerland, has been a place where history buffs can explore and learn about the development and growth of computer and consumer electronics in Switzerland and the rest of the world. The technology on display includes televisions and radios from the 1950s.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The number of EVs on the road versus internal combustion engine vehicles – EV fleet share. This also prevents over-supply enabling charge point operators to turn a profit, sustaining its industry. The Index compares all federal states of the US (including Washington DC) and the EU-27, plus Norway, Switzerland and the UK.

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