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In-road wireless charging project breaks ground in Sweden

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Sweden is playing host to a prototype in-road wireless charging network designed to power electric commercial and public transit vehicles as they drive. The project, dubbed "Smartroad Gotland," is a testbed for future large-scale inductive charging networks. Work began on the first section of this road last Wednesday.

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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

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Volvo Cars is integrating and testing wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars. The charging stations used in the test are delivered by Momentum Dynamics, a leading provider of wireless electric charging systems.

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50 by 20: Wireless EV Charging Hits Key Benchmark

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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee recently announced that they have set a record for wireless EV charging. Nguyen is the lead author of several of papers on dynamic wireless charging, including some published when he was working toward his PhD at KAUST. times that range.

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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

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Most of the pre-bookers live in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom. 3 is based on the new modular electric drive matrix (MEB), which has been specifically designed for electric drive use, ensuring the largest possible vehicle interior. 3 EV, which will make its world premiere at the event. models, the ID.3

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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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Volvo Group is the first truck manufacturer to launch an Augmented Reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The safety app has been developed by a team of experts at Volvo Group’s Research & Development facilities in Sweden, France, and the United States.

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LEVC launches new EV modular platform; transitioning from taxi-maker to e-mobility solutions provider

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years at R&D centers in China, Sweden, the UK and Germany, SOA’s flexibility maximizes interior space, offering multiple seating and load-carrying configurations. At the rear, SOA utilizes a rear suspension design that incorporates extra carrying capacity underneath the main luggage area, behind the rear axle.

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

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China-based smart electric vehicle company NIO unveiled details of its products and services for Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden at a European launch event in Berlin. New for Europe is NIO’s subscription model, which is now open for users in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden.

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