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Volta Trucks secures European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the all-electric Volta Zero

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It’s the process used to ensure that all vehicles meet the stringent and relevant environmental, safety and security standards. The certification of the all-electric Volta Zero comes as the second-generation Production Verification prototypes are soon to be delivered to customers across Europe as part of a pilot fleet of vehicles.

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Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

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The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified. This will make Stadler the first train manufacturer in the world to supply narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion.

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Volta Trucks raises €230M

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This includes the completion of a fleet of Design Verification prototypes for engineering development and testing, as well as a fleet of Product Verification vehicles that will be evaluated by customers in London and Paris in mid-2022. It will also fund the continued development of the recently confirmed 7.5- and 18-tonnes.

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Volta trucks to enter US market with Class 7 electric truck in LA by end of next year

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Volta Trucks will initially introduce a Pilot Fleet of 100 Class 7 trucks in mid-2023 that will be evaluated by US customers, starting in Los Angeles in mid-2023, with additional cities to follow, ahead of a roll out of production vehicles in 2024.

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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

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Conventional production of graphite not only takes place far away from battery manufacturing centers but also poses environmental challenges. Considering that the number of EVs is estimated to increase to 145 million by 2030, 10 million tons of graphite will be required to cover the fleet. kg CO 2 eq/kg and 13.8

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. The Maxus EV80 and is available as a panel van and a chassis cab, providing practicality and extensive versatility demanded by fleet operators.

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SAIC showcases battery-electric Maxus EV80 van range at IAA

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The light commercial vehicle manufacturer, a subsidiary of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer SAIC Motor, is also announcing LeasePlan as its exclusive partner in Europe, as it prepares for its full brand launch in 2019. The vehicle is equipped to enable both AC and DC charging capability as standard, for optimal flexibility.

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