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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

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BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The network is intended to serve all CCS equipped vehicles to facilitate the BEV adoption in Europe.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS and Russia. ŠKODA traces its history back to 1905, with the production of automobiles by Laurin & Klement Co. in what would become Czechoslovakia in 1918.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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The paper is EUCAR’s initial contribution to what will be a multi-stakeholder discussion between the Commission, Member States, European Parliament, industry and academia to define Europe’s R&D focus up to 2020. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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In developing the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, the industry intent was that one style of connector (plug and port), supporting both AC and DC charging, could be used by all EV and electric vehicle service equipment ( EVSE ) manufacturers to ensure interoperability across the EV charging ecosystem. When was CCS developed?

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EUCAR calls for targeted support for automotive initiatives in €80B Horizon 2020 program; targeting €5B budget

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EUCAR members are BMW, DAF, Daimler, Fiat, Ford of Europe, GM/Opel, Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

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The Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is trying to complete a complex merger with Porsche. Tags: Engines Hybrids Market Background Motors Vehicle Manufacturers. share of the world passenger car market.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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Battery Show Europe is held annually and features product presentations, pre-conference workshops, and more. The venue is near the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, and Mahle. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days.