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Charging Germany: A5 Autobahn Gets Catenary Overhead Lines For xEV Trucks

Germany: A5 Autobahn Gets Catenary Overhead Lines For xEV Trucks

One more trial of the e-highway for electrified trucks was recently started in Germany.
By Mark Kane 22 August 2020
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Charging Scania To Supply 15 PHEV Trucks For German E-Highways Trial

Scania To Supply 15 PHEV Trucks For German E-Highways Trial

Scania announced that in May 2019 will supply 15 R 450 hybrid trucks for the German eHighway trials. The trucks can drive under electric power alone.
By Mark Kane 09 December 2018
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Charging Italy To Start Electric Road Trials With Backing From Scania, Siemens

Italy To Start Electric Road Trials With Backing From Scania, Siemens

After Germany and Sweden (as well as California) the eHighway concept of catenary power lines above the highway is coming to Italy.
By Mark Kane 26 September 2018
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Charging VW & Siemens Team Up For Long-Haul Electric Trucks

VW & Siemens Team Up For Long-Haul Electric Trucks

The idea is to enable zero-emissions, long-haul travel by using an overhead catenary system instead of huge battery packs.
By Mark Kane 14 June 2018
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Charging First U.S. eHighway Launched In California By Siemens

First U.S. eHighway Launched In California By Siemens

Siemens has just launched the first U.S. eHighway - an electrified highway project near the U.S. Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
By Mark Kane 31 January 2018
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General Siemens To Build First Electric Highway For Trucks

Siemens To Build First Electric Highway For Trucks

The German state of Hesse has commissioned Siemens to build its eHighway, an overhead contact line for electrified freight transportover a 10 km (6.2 miles) stretch of the A5 autobahn.
By Mark Kane 20 September 2017
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Charging World’s First Electric Road (eHighway) For Electric Trucks Opens in Sweden

World’s First Electric Road (eHighway) For Electric Trucks Opens in Sweden

Sweden launched world's first electrified road - eHighway, near the city of Gävle, which enables trucks to drive emission free on just electricity.
By Mark Kane 03 July 2016
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