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Volkswagen Group, Siemens invests $450M in Electrify America

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The Volkswagen Group and Siemens are investing $450 million in Electrify America, with a post-money valuation of $2.45 Through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), Siemens becomes a minority shareholder in Electrify America with a low triple-digit million USD investment and will hold a seat on the board.

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The “Greenest” Car You Can Buy In America Is The Toyota Prius Prime SE — Maybe

CleanTechnica EVs

Based on overall efficiency, ACEEE rates the Toyota Prius Prime as the "greenest" car you can buy today in America. The post The “Greenest” Car You Can Buy In America Is The Toyota Prius Prime SE — Maybe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. 4 are coming to Brazil As a fast-growing car market, South America is of strategic importance to Volkswagen. To this end, we are investing one billion euros in South America by 2026. and the ID. Buzz and ID.4

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Tesla prepares to bring its electric cars to South America

Electrek

Tesla is preparing to bring its electric cars to South America, according to a new job posting in Chile. more… The post Tesla prepares to bring its electric cars to South America appeared first on Electrek.

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Wallbox and Kia America partner on bidirectional EV charging; Quasar 2 and EV9

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Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. By taking advantage of time-of-use utility rates in the US, users can enhance the impact of V2H technology by scheduling charging sessions at times when energy prices are low and discharging their car to power their home when prices are high.

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Kia America collaborates with Electrify America to provide EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh charging gratis

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Kia America and Electrify America are partnering to provide Kia EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh of complimentary EV charging/energy at any Electrify America station across the US. Electrify America’s DC charging network is the largest in the country, allowing high-speed charging of up to 350 kilowatts (kW) for capable vehicles.

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Hertz, bp collaborate to accelerate EV charging in North America

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The agreement also involves the management of Hertz’s charging infrastructure by bp pulse and the customization of its Omega software to ensure Hertz’s growing fleet of electric rental cars are recharged quickly and efficiently between rentals.