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

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Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is a passenger multiple unit (MU) trainset. The FLIRT H2 is projected to transport passengers with a maximum speed of up to 79 mph (130 km/h). International rail vehicle construction company Stadler is headquartered in Bussnang in Eastern Switzerland.

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Lightweight Edison2 E85 Car Wins Mainstream Class X-Prize; Two Battery Electric Vehicles Take Alternative Class Prizes

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The Edison2 Very Light Car on the track. The winning teams—Edison2 of Lynchburg, Virginia; X-Tracer of Winterthur, Switzerland; and Li-ion Motors Corp. The winning teams—Edison2 of Lynchburg, Virginia; X-Tracer of Winterthur, Switzerland; and Li-ion Motors Corp. Credit: Edison2. Click to enlarge.

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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

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Although the electric Toyota pickup was spotted testing in Australia, the boss of Toyota Europe’s light commercial vehicles division, Emmanuel Beaune, said in December , “It’s too early to comment” on an electric Hilux. Ford is taking the Lightning overseas with plans to launch in additional European markets, including Switzerland.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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The cabin is free of even slight audible cues of earlier electric drives (light whining, fan noise, etc.). BluePower energy comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4

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Ford unveils new Focus; 10% better fuel economy; focus on tech; gasoline and diesel

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Fuel-efficiency and CO 2 emissions from both EcoBoost gasoline engines are enhanced using Ford’s industry-first cylinder deactivation system for a three-cylinder engine, which can automatically stop one of the engine’s cylinders when full capacity is not needed, such as when coasting or cruising with light demand on the engine.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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With a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), the average range of the e-up!, seconds it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). Top speed is 130 km/h (81 mph). The effects of selecting this mode include paring back the e-vehicle’s maximum power output to 50 kW and limiting its top speed to 115 km/h (71 mph). Motor and gearbox assembly.

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Hypermiling Volkswagen ID.3 makes 531 km journey on a single charge

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3 has set its first range record—the electric car covered the 531 kilometers (330 miles) from Zwickau to Schaffhausen (Switzerland) on a single charge. The route to Switzerland consisted entirely of public roads and highways, passing cities such as Bayreuth and Ulm. Average speed was 56 km/h (35 mph). kWh/100 km.