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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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District Court for the Northern District of California on 25 October 2016, Volkswagen Group of America is investing $1.2 Sites will be, on average, about 66 miles apart, with no more than 120 miles between stations, meaning many shorter range ZEVs available today will be able to use this network. Background.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Liter Partial Consent Decree entered by the US District Court for the Northern District of California on 25 October 2016, Volkswagen Group of America is investing $1.2 Background. Background. As required by Appendix C to the 2.0-Liter miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Long electric range PHEVs (vehicles which travel at full performance about 60 miles (100 km) on electricity only, like the new 2016 Chevrolet Volt) can integrate all three essential electric power system elements: the grid, the loads, and the new intermittent renewable energy sources. Conclusions. The Hydrogen car and its issues.

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