Torqeedo is officially Yamaha's; Wacker Neuson promotes electrification; The Nordic EV summit is taking place in Oslo...

——— April 5th, 2024 You're reading the third issue of the newly-created Movin' Ahead weekly newsletter. Our goal is to go beyond every single application segments and capture a context. That of decarbonization, in all possible ways. Trying to shape the proverbial BIG PICTURE of what we will find... Movin' Ahead. How? Providing a deep and up-to-date perspective on the evolution of the commercial transportation, power and energy sectors through the most relevant and inspiring news. Combining contents of the international professional media outlets Sustainable Bus, Sustainable Truck & Van, Powertrain International. And pinpointing, from time to time, the link in what is happening in the energy transition ecosystem. Wishing you may enjoy it!! Feedbacks, ideas and suggestions are welcome! ——— Good afternoon! We're covering the first equipment and repowering as well. To speed up decarbonization, it takes more than subsidies to incentivize OEMs to invest in new applications. There is a fleet of vehicles to be upgraded and a very long time to upgrade them. The 'electric' chess board features aggregations, alliances, and changes of hats. Such is the case with Torqeedo, which has moved from the Deutz umbrella to that of Yamaha. Bus&coach builder Solaris requested 1,000 fuel cells from Ballard. Caterpillar put its gensets to the test with HVO. Successfully. ——— Top news Torqeedo is officially Yamaha's. This closing ends a seven-year relationship. The previous board of Deutz AG used Torqeedo's expertise to ink a full line of electric off-road machines… READ ARTICLE Wacker Neuson promotes electrification on construction sites and in the most challenging environments. The German company presented some electric machines: new rammers, vibratory plates and mini-dumpers.. READ ARTICLE ——— One week in one quote/1 "The use of hydrogen to power engines in a variety of equipment applications offers a multitude of advantages for operators and the wider environment" - Xavier Hamel, Senior Product Manager, Product Promotion Office for Kubota Business Unit Engines Europe, talking about Allianz Hydrogen Engine, an organization which pools knowledge from industry and research. Kubota has recently joined the organization «VDL-Schmitz Cargobull alliance remains the sole potential buyer of Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool's assets, that is set to file for bankruptcy next week… READ ARTICLE ——— One week in one pic ABI Research: Battery storage to become a critical smart energy enabler The Nordic EV summit is taking place in Oslo. There, Finnish Kempower has introduced its very first megawatt charging system. READ ARTICLE Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a Long Term Supply Agreement with bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach, for the supply of 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027 for… READ ARTICLE Cat has recognized HVO as an immediate, efficient and affordable solution in power generation as well. Caterpillar today announced that customers using Cat rental power solutions… READ ARTICLE ——— One week in one quote/2 "Repower technology is an important step in our transition to achieving a fully electric fleet in York, continuing to help improve air quality in the city and supporting the goal of First Bus nationally to have a zero-emission fleet by 2035" - Stuart Eyre, Engineering Manager of First York, commenting on the debut on the road of 12 first-generation e-buses that, after years in operations, have been upgraded by Equipmake with a brand new powertrain and battery system Greenlane, a JV shared also by Daimler Truck North America, is planning hube EV charging truck corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas… READ ARTICLE A new inverted pantograph electric charging station has been inaugurated at the Carabanchel operations centre of EMT Madrid. Now the depot has been enhanced with further 118 electric bus' chargers… READ ARTICLE If you want to see the archive of Movin' Ahead newsletters click here You receive this newsletter as your address is in the Sustainable Bus, Sustainable Truck&Van or Powertrain International database. You're free to unsubscribe at any time. Copyright © 2024 VadoeTorno edizioni srl, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for one of our newsletters or your email is public. If you'd like to be removed from our mailing list please click on UNSUBSCRIBE Our mailing address is: VadoeTorno edizioni srl Via Brembo 27 Milano, MI 20139 Italy Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.