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Renault Trucks and Nestlé Switzerland partner on all-electric medium-duty refrigerated truck

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Nestlé Switzerland and Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) recently introduced an experimental all-electric refrigerated truck—nicknamed the e-Truck—that combines an all-electric 13t Renault Midlum developed by Renault Trucks with a refrigerated body that is also entirely powered by electricity.

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The Microlino is an adorably tiny electric city car with two versions

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The Switzerland-based electric vehicle (EV) startup unveiled the new, more affordable Microlino Lite at the Geneva International Automotive Show this week, sporting a slightly slower top speed and shorter range than its older sibling, the Microlino. as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) as soon as the end of this year.

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

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The hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 vehicle is planned to be introduced in 2024 as part of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project (Arrow) , a nine-mile connector between Redlands and San Bernardino’s Metrolink station. The FLIRT H2 is projected to transport passengers with a maximum speed of up to 79 mph (130 km/h).

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BRUSA supplies complete drivetrain for E-FORCE 18-t electric truck

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Both COOP—the second largest retailer in Switzerland—and Feldschlösschen—the biggest brewery in Switzerland—are considering adding more electric trucks in the near future. Maximum speed is 87 km/h (54 mph) and is electronically limited. 2 x BRUSA DMC534 inverters. Components of the E-FORCE powertrain.

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BMW and SCHERM put 40t battery-electric truck into service for material transport in 1-year pilot

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miles) eight times a day between the SCHERM group logistics center and the BMW Group plant in Munich, transporting different vehicle components such as shock absorbers, springs and steering systems. When fully charged, the vehicle has a range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). Top speed is 40 km/h (25 mph).

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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 winning teams—Edison2 of Lynchburg, Virginia; X-Tracer of Winterthur, Switzerland; and Li-ion Motors Corp. zero-to-60 mph acceleration time, and more than 100 miles range over a real-world driving cycle. Winner: The X-Tracer Team Switzerland’s “E-Tracer #79” won the $2.5 Million Alternative Tandem Class.

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Lucid is expanding into Europe with two Air Dream Edition trim levels

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Lucid said it would release the Air Dream Edition R, optimized for efficiency with 900 kilometers, or 559 miles, of range, and the Dream Edition P, which features 1,111 horsepower. It will be offered to reservation holders in Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. 7 seconds 0-60 MPH. 77 MPH Top Speed.

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