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Volvo sells 11 electric hybrid buses with 2 ABB automated fast-chargers to Namur, Belgium

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Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 ABB automated electric bus fast-chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium with public transport authority and operator TEC. The buses also have a 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine, which increases reach and flexibility. ABB bus chargers.

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Volkswagen confirms EA288 diesel engines designed for EU5 and EU6 not affected by defeat device software

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Consequently, new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group offered within the European Union with those engines comply with legal requirements and environmental standards. Volkswagen Group had earlier confirmed that new EU6-compliant vehicles offered within the European Union fulfill all legal requirements and environmental standards.

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

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Possibly debottleneck processes to increase throughput with little additional costs other than for feedstock. Other benefits include the ability to lower plant water usage, reduce overall energy consumption, and drop GHG emissions to levels required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Advanced Biofuel category.

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Marks & Spencer to lease Dearman zero-emission TRU

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The technology will replace diesel-powered secondary engines used to power (TRUs), which are used to keep food cold on the road. It is extremely powerful, and can cool a vehicle from +15ºC to -21ºC in less than 30 minutes—much faster than a typical diesel-powered system.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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Among its numerous debuts at Busworld Europe in Belgium, Daimler Buses took the wraps off the new Citaro hybrid urban bus. These components have been tried and tested, their comparatively high production numbers lower costs and they also make it easier to supply replacement parts.

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Toyota Motor Europe to supply fuel cell modules for train project as member of FCH2RAIL consortium

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The main objective of the FCH2RAIL project is to develop, build, test, demonstrate and homologate a scalable, modular and multi-purpose Fuel Cell Hybrid PowerPack (FCHPP) applicable for different rail applications (multiple unit, mainline and shunting locomotives) also suitable to for retrofit existing electric and diesel trains, to reach TRL7.

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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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The modules are located under the slightly higher load floor, as used for rear-wheel drive body versions with diesel engines. The eTGE comes with a comprehensive range of built-in standard equipment, including a navigation system, heated windscreen and other features that help to make driving easier and safer.

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