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Siemens receives major order from Portugal for 100 fast-charging columns; framework agreement for 300

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Siemens has received a major order for its model Charge CP700A charging point from Portugal. As part of the Portuguese program to promote electromobility (MOBI.E), Siemens Portugal concluded a framework agreement for delivery of up to 300 charging points.

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MIT study finds workplace charging and delayed home charging can mitigate electricity demand and cost

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travel) or new technologies such as vehicle-to-grid and networked chargers. In an open-access paper published in Cell Reports Physical Science , the researchers reported that in both locations, delayed home charging nearly eliminated increases in peak demand. Resources Zachary Needell, Wei Wei, Jessika E. 2023.101287

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Groupe Renault launching large-scale V2G trials with fleet of 15 Zoe EVs

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Groupe Renault is beginning the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging in electric vehicles. The pilot schemes will begin in the Netherlands and Portugal. Vehicle-to-grid charging is a key pillar of the smart electric ecosystems that Groupe Renault has set up.

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COVID-19 outbreak poised to strengthen EV momentum and the markets for cobalt and copper

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Among other things, the government is to promote vehicle sales in rural areas, update vehicle fleets in urban areas, and strengthen construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The same pattern is evident in many other countries.

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Nissan, Pima Association of Governments and ECOtality to Partner on EVs and EV Charging Infrastructure for Tucson Area

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Nissan; the Pima Association of Governments ( PAG ), which represents the Tucson, Arizona region; and ECOtality are forming a partnership to promote the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the area. Nissan will introduce EVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market EVs globally two years later. Earlier post.).

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Electric sign a European Cooperation Agreement for the co-development of electromobility solutions; BEVs and PHEVs

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Through this non-exclusive and renewable agreement, GE and PSA Peugeot Citroën seek to develop a new EV mobility offer in Europe that will enable B2B customers to overcome the current EV constraints (mileage, charging time, vehicle size). million globally.

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Renault-Nissan Alliances Forms EV Partnership in Phoenix Metro Area; Beginning of a Phoenix-Tucson EV Charging Corridor

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Nissan and the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), which represents the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. area, to promote a charging network infrastructure. ECOtality Inc. Earlier post.)

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