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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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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. However, there is more than 15 years of research showing that the contribution of non-exhaust primary particles to the total traffic generated primary particles is significant in urban areas. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. Background.

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Volvo Buses receives order for 90 electric hybrid buses and fast charging stations from Belgium

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Volvo Buses has secured its largest order yet for complete solutions for electric bus traffic. The Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have together ordered 90 Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid buses as well as 12 charging stations. Energy consumption is about 60% lower than for a corresponding diesel bus.

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In Europe, Ford introduces Mondeo hybrid wagon, 2.0L EcoBlue diesel for Mondeo

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Ford revealed the enhanced Mondeo—including a new Hybrid Wagon variant for the first time—at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium. liter Atkinson cycle gasoline engine; electric motor; generator; 1.4 A specially-developed exhaust gas heat recovery system that enables faster cabin warming. EcoBlue diesel.

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Researchers combine plasma-assisted nitrogen oxidation and lean NOx trap technology for ammonia production

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A team from KU Leuven and the University of Antwerp in Belgium has developed a new process that is suitable for the distributed, small-scale production of “green” ammonia. assisted nitrogen oxidation and lean NOx trap technology, adopted from diesel?engine engine exhaust gas aftertreatment technology. . —Hollevoet et al.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

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05 September 2024 Provisional tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) built in China and imported into the EU came into effect in July. and diesel by 42.6%. Diesel was the lowest of the major powertrains with a 6.8% The all-electric technology has been a consistent performer in terms of growth this year.

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Big declines for BEVs in EU new-car markets

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05 September 2024 Provisional tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) built in China and imported into the EU came into effect in July. and diesel by 42.6%. Diesel was the lowest of the major powertrains with a 6.8% The all-electric technology has been a consistent performer in terms of growth this year.

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