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

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BRUSA Elektronik AG is to supply the main drivetrain components such as motors, inverters and chargers for the E-FORCE, Switzerland’s first all-electric 18-tonne truck. motors each with 150 kW (201 hp) and 305 N·m (225 lb-ft) of torque. motors each with 150 kW (201 hp) and 305 N·m (225 lb-ft) of torque.

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

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The baseline FLIRT is an electric MU articulated trainset that can come in units of two to twelve cars with two to six motorized axles. The FLIRT H2 is projected to transport passengers with a maximum speed of up to 79 mph (130 km/h). Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is a passenger multiple unit (MU) trainset.

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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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Terberg introduced the YT202-EV yard tractor in 2014; units are operating at a number of distribution centers and inland container terminals in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. The YT202-EV is equipped with a 138 kW, 720 N·m Siemens motor and an Allison 3000 (4/5F-1R) transmission.

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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. Li-ion Motors’ “Wave II” won the $2.5 zero-to-60 mph acceleration time, and more than 100 miles range over a real-world driving cycle. Edison2 is fuel source agnostic.

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

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A 40 kW front and 90 kW rear motor provide up to 130 kW (174 hp). Ford is taking the Lightning overseas with plans to launch in additional European markets, including Switzerland. The electric truck is powered by a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery. Electrek’s Take Toyota is missing an opportunity here.

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UNECE Adopts Type Approval for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles’ Electric Safety Requirements; Applies in 41 Countries

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100 includes the 27 Member States of the European Union, the European Union itself, as well as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Norway, Russian Federation, Serbia, Switzerland, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia and Turkey. The new version of UNECE Regulation No.

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