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Ballard signs fuel cell supply agreement with Solaris; initial order of 10 modules as range extenders for electric trolley buses

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Solaris has signed a contract with Rigas Satiksme, the transport operator in the city of Riga, Latvia for 10 of the Trollino trolley buses. Standard Solaris Trollino 18. Each 85 kilowatt FCveloCity-HD fuel cell module that has been ordered will be deployed as a range extender in a Solaris Trollino model low-floor trolley bus.

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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VW Polo) – the least green motorists are from Latvia with a figure of 177g/km (eg. Latvia / 181 / 183. Portuguese drivers are the greenest in Europe when it comes to buying cars with an average CO2 rate of 138g/km (eg. Suburu Imprezza). The average British driver comes sixteenth in the list with 158g/km (eg. Ranking in 2008.

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Solaris to present new generation hydrogen bus

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In addition, it will be possible to recharge it by means of a plug-in charging outlet (as is the case in standard electric buses). The revolution in terms of green public transport has become a fact—Solaris has decided to respond to market demand with a whole new product. The battery will be charged with power from the fuel cell.

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??Why the World’s Militaries Are Embracing 5G

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As soon as the network is established, the soldiers begin transmitting real-time video of artillery rockets being transported into buildings. Lockheed Martin , we're enhancing standard 5G technologies to connect the many platforms and networks that are fielded by the various branches of the armed services. The second element of the.

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??Why the World’s Militaries Are Embracing 5G

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As soon as the network is established, the soldiers begin transmitting real-time video of artillery rockets being transported into buildings. Lockheed Martin , we're enhancing standard 5G technologies to connect the many platforms and networks that are fielded by the various branches of the armed services. The second element of the.

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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

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MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. This support extends across the political spectrum, with 77% of Republicans, 87% of Independents and 92% of Democrats saying they support the higher standard.

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