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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

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The agreement will send a clear signal to citizens and other stakeholders that user-friendly recharging infrastructure and refuelling stations for alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, will be installed throughout the EU.

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European Parliament and Council reach informal agreement on clean fuels infrastructure

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EU countries will have to draw up plans including targets for the number of recharging and refueling stations provided so that electric cars and cars using compressed natural gas (CNG) can circulate freely within EU cities. The new EU rules will seek to reduce the EU transport sector’s dependence on oil and curb its climate impact.

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Freiburg orders 15 Solaris electric buses

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Batteries with a total nominal capacity of 180 kWh will be installed in the articulated vehicles, whereas in the shorter buses energy will be stored in batteries with a total nominal capacity of over 150 kWh. In both Urbino models, the recharging can be performed in fast mode thanks to the pantograph positioned on the roof of each vehicle.

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Electrify America installing 150/350 kW fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations

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Electrify America will install electric vehicle fast chargers at more than 100 Walmart locations across 34 states by June 2019. EV owners need a convenient, reliable and fast turnaround in recharging their vehicles. All the chargers will be installed or under construction by the end of 2019.

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PEUGEOT introduces new 48V hybrid technology

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With a battery that recharges while driving, this technology provides extra torque at low engine speeds and lowers fuel consumption by up to 15% (from 126g of CO 2 /km on 3008 and from 128g of CO 2 /km on 5008). During deceleration, the gasoline engine cuts out and the electric engine becomes a generator to recharge the 48V battery.

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Solaris delivers electric school bus; Kangaroo program

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The orange Urbino 12 electric features signage placed at the front and rear of the vehicle informing other road users that children are on board. It features an area fitted with a strap system for them, and a ramp to facilitate entry installed at the second door. The bus is fully adapted to transport disabled persons.

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Cracow signs $40M order for 50 Solaris electric buses

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The design of the articulated buses will be adapted to two recharging modes: by means of a 4-pole roof-mounted pantograph placed above the first vehicle axis; or using a plug-in charger. The ramps will be installed at the second door. Energy will be stored in high density Solaris High Energy+ batteries.

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