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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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The first mobile quick charging stations will be set up as early as the first half of 2019 in Wolfsburg as part of a pilot project, and will support the expansion of a charging infrastructure in the urban area. They can be set up anywhere as required—with or without connection to the power supply.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Toyota has been investigating the use of newly developed fuel cell trucks and fuel cell generators, and the project will be implemented in stages starting in 2019. Rechargeable batteries will be installed for stable use of solar electric power, with the output being weather-dependent.

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Navistar and Volkswagen to develop electric medium-duty truck for US and Canada; targeting 2019 or 2020 launch

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Clarke, chairman, president and CEO of Navistar, said that the company was targeting the Class 6/7 vehicle as ideal for electric powertrain solutions in the near term, given the abundance of packaging space in the vehicles; that these vehicles typically run short distances; and that they can return to base to recharge at the end of the day.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Using a 230-volt, 32 amp connection and the optional 7.2

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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Comprehensive analysis of various factors, including rechargeable battery and electrolyzer capacities, enables the estimation of technology levels required for low-cost hydrogen production. Credit: NIMS. 2018.11.119 ).

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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FNM was formed in late 2019 and has its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Using a Wallbox charger with a CCS2 outlet the trucks can be fully recharged in up to four hours. The Wallbox is connected to 380-volt charger inside Ambev’s distribution centers, which are located all over Brazil and already operate with solar power.

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Niobium company CBMM to acquire 20% of startup Battery Streak

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Since 2019, CBMM has been tactically investing in startups related to material innovation and connected with the global electrification mega-trend. —Rodrigo Amado, Strategy and New Businesses Manager at CBMM. All startups invested use Niobium in their technologies.