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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month.

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These new EV charging features are coming to Google Maps

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Map: Google Google’s new Maps features help EV drivers find exact information about EV chargers’ locations, plan charging stops for road trips, and more. EV charging stations near me You’ll soon see nearby EV chargers on the in-car Map, including real-time port availability and charging speed. Get started here. –ad*

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Danfoss and Google enter into a strategic partnership on AI and energy efficiency | Autocar Professional

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Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centres. Danfoss and Google are now taking a step further by entering into a broader partnership. Google Vice President of Data Center Innovation, J.P.

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Renault first brand to integrate Waze directly into its multimedia system

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The integration of Waze into the OpenR Link multimedia system with integrated Google and therefore visible on the 12-inch vertical screen of the All-new Austral and Mégane E-Tech electric naturally offers drivers greater comfort and safety. Other vehicle features and music remain accessible, even if Waze is activated.

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Wallbox introduces a 48 Amp version of its best-selling home charger to North American product line

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This new model charges at up to 48 Amp (11.5kW), making it up to eight times faster than a standard 110V charger; it’s currently available exclusively in the US. Features include flexible amperage setting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, charge scheduling, power sharing, the myWallbox app, and voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

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Wallbox introduces home energy management solutions for EV drivers in the US

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Wallbox has launched Eco-Smart and Power Boost, the company’s first home energy management features available for EV drivers in the US. Eco-Smart and Power Boost come standard with Pulsar Plus, the smallest available smart home EV charger in North America, capable of 48Amp (11.5kW) charging.

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US DOE to award $5M for EV infrastructure; partnership with Google

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Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the availability of $5 million in new funding (DE-FOA-0000451) for community-based efforts to deploy electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and charging stations. He also outlined a partnership with Google Inc. and more than 80 EV stakeholders to help consumers find charging stations nationwide.

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