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Volkswagen Group and bp launch strategic partnership for rapid roll-out of EV fast charging in Europe

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Volkswagen and bp have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. By the end 2024, up to 8,000 charge points could be available across Germany, the UK and other European countries.

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Audi Opens Fast Charging Hub in Tokyo

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Audi has opened its first charging hub outside Europe. Electric car drivers of all brands in Japan’s capital Tokyo can now charge at four fast-charging points, each with up to 150 kilowatts. Thanks to a buffer storage unit, the Audi charging hub places low demands on the local power grid.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The E-Mobility Group of Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching a worldwide initiative to establish a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks. The initial focus is on charging stations installed at the depots of truck customers. The focus of activities is currently on the United States and Europe.

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Volkswagen partners with bp for EV fast charging rollout in Europe

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Volkswagen will partner with bp to launch a strategic partnership to roll out up to 4,000 fast-charging electric vehicle charge points in Germany and the United Kingdom within the next two years. EV drivers are able to charge in safe, well-lit stations that have food and drinks and other convenience features.

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Volkswagen Group presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging

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The Volkswagen Group presented its technology roadmap for batteries and charging up to 2030 today on its first “Power Day”. In Europe alone, six gigafactories with a total production capacity of 240 GWh are to be established by the end of the decade. Expanding the global fast-charging network. —Thomas Schmall.

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NIO opens Berlin Innovation Center focused on in-car AI and user-experience defined vehicle

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In response to the need for software that’s central to the user experience, the Berlin Innovation Center will be responsible for the development of new technologies and its respective localisation, testing and validation in Europe. NIO Smart Charging. Via a SOTA update, NIO is now offering video-on-demand to all its users in Europe.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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In Germany, the FastCharge research consortium ( earlier post ) has presented a prototype for a charging station with an output of up to 450 kW in Jettingen-Scheppach, located near the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg. Initiated in July 2016, the Fast Charge research project has received €7.8 million (US$8.9

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