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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. XALT Energy is working in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. MCI will send its D45 CRTe LE CHARGE to Altoona, Pa., Fuel cells.

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Samsung SDI & General Motors Partner to Revolutionize Electric Vehicles with Cylindrical Battery Cells

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The latest news in the electric vehicle industry is the joint venture of Samsung SDI and General Motors to supply cutting-edge cylindrical battery cells for EV models. This substantial investment underscores their dedication to advancing the adoption of EVs and securing a sustainable transportation future.

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Ducker survey of automakers suggests aluminum content surge in EV market; SUVs & pickups to constitute 85% of the BEV market by 2030

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The report— “2023 North American Light Vehicle Aluminum Content and Outlook ”—released by the Aluminum Association indicates that demand for more sustainable transportation will help drive an increase in market share for aluminum content by nearly 100 net pounds per vehicle (PPV) from 2020 to 2030.

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Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to fleet

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The logistics service provider Dachser is planning to add 50 units of Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul ( earlier post ), presented at this year’s IAA Transportation, to its European fleet. Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. That means 1.2 million kilometers on the road over a period of ten years.

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus testing battery-electric MCI D45 CRTe LE coach in Canada

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MCI and Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus will pair for a 9-11 March demonstration tour on Maritime Bus regular routes, inviting passengers to ride along and comment on the performance and comfort of MCI’s battery-electric Commuter Coach. Government officials, transportation stakeholders and sustainability experts will also take part in the tour.

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Volvo Group creates Volvo Energy business are to focus on batteries and infrastructure

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The Volvo Group has created the new business area Volvo Energy to strengthen the Volvo Group’s business flow of batteries over the life cycle as well as the customer offer for charging infrastructure. This is of course very positive as it accelerates the transition towards more sustainable transport solutions.

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Cemex Germany strengthens EV fleet with iONTRON ready-mix trucks from Putzmeister

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Cemex Germany continues to invest in more sustainable transport for its products. During vehicle operation itself, the 315 kW e-motor produces no carbon emissions, either when driving to or working on the construction site. It recovers its full battery capacity overnight at a DC charging station in the ready-mix concrete plant.

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