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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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Truck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. The common industry/NGO request comes ahead of the expected review of Europe’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID) this year.

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How to Retrofit Your Residential Building for the EV Era?

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The surge in electric vehicle adoption worldwide poses new challenges for residential building owners, property managers, and tenants alike. To facilitate a smooth transition, it’s essential to prepare the necessary infrastructure for efficient EV charging. Here are the key strategies to make your residential building EV-ready.

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Wärtsilä selects Corvus Energy to supply battery for the world’s largest battery-electric ship; Dolphin NextGen

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The technology group Wärtsilä selected Corvus Energy, the leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, to supply the battery systems for the Incat Tasmania lightweight Ro-Pax ferry. Earlier post.) The ferry will have more than 40 MWh of Corvus Dolphin NextGen batteries installed.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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“Their intentions were to build 180,000-plus units. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build. Admittedly, Lawler says Ford may have pushed capacity past the point of demand when it started building EVs. “We definitely need to work to match capacity with demand.

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Rivian adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. Rivian’s future R1 vehicles, starting in 2025, as well as the upcoming R2 platform, would directly incorporate NACS charge ports.

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Plug In America earns EV Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Bronze certification

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We’re excited to share that Plug In America has achieved EVAL Bronze certification. This certification recognizes our efforts to provide employee EV incentives and our creativity in designing and developing partnerships that advance access to EV charging and zero-emissions transportation. will need 1.3 With this in mind, the U.S.

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