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Westport and Volvo Car to introduce V90 Bi-Fuel into Belgium and Luxembourg

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Westport AB, a Westport Fuel Systems company, announced that Volvo Car will introduce the Bi-Fuel version of its new V90 station wagon in Belgium and Luxembourg. Belgium currently has 5,400 natural gas vehicles on the road and a developed infrastructure network that includes 73 CNG stations.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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In February 2022 and also under the HECTOR initiative, Aberdeen City Council unveiled the UK’s first refuse collection vehicle (RCV)—a Mercedes-Benz Econic with a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor coupled to an Allison 3000 Series transmission in conjunction with a 45 kW fuel cell. Wietholt is also a service partner of Allison Transmission.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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An electric motor is installed between the clutch and the gearbox, which can provide drive as well as functioning as a generator. Depending on the degree of charge of the lithium-ion batteries, a central computer determines when the diesel engine provides the drive and when and to what extent the electric motor is used. Volt cells.

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Porsche reports ~60% of new Panamera models delivered in Europe are with plug-in hybrid drive; ramping up for Mission E

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The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid flagship model delivers exceptional performance and maximum efficiency, with a four-liter V8 engine and an electric motor generating a system power of 680 hp. In France, for example, the figure is 70%, in Austria it is more than 80% and in Belgium it is even more than 90%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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Audi e-tron S models carry two electric motors on the rear axle and one on the front and are able to generate a nearly instantaneous 496 horsepower and 718 lb-ft (973 N·m) of torque in boost mode for eight seconds at a time. In normal driving, the front motor remains off until it is needed. Dealer sets actual sale price.

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Volvo Moves Up EX30 Ship Date to Slow Falling Sales in the U.S.

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Volvo said it would expand EX30 production to a facility in Belgium, from which it will deliver vehicles destined for the United States. We don’t yet know how many EX30s Volvo plans to deliver at first, but it confirmed that only the more expensive twin-motor variant would be available at first.

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Tesla Model Y sales topped with 790 registrations within a week

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Tesla had started its Model Y invasion in Europe with its first deliveries in several EU territories, including Germany, Belgium, and Norway. It has an estimated standard range of 368 km, a long term range is 480 and a dual-motor (AWD). The Tesla Model 3 had reached 1,031,588 worldwide deliveries at the end of the 2nd quarter of 2021.

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