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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. Both models include the same steel unibody exterior, up to 230 liters (~8.1

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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. 2 x BRUSA DMC534 inverters.

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

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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. Stadler and SBCTA started their partnership in 2017, when SBCTA ordered three diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) FLIRT trains.

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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. 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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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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In addition to Germany and most EU Member States, the other principal signatories include Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Switzerland, and Turkey. A critical hurdle along the path to highly automated driving is laid down in a UN/ECE regulation (UN-R 79: “Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with regard to Steering Equipment”).

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