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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving

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In commercial trucking, level 4 is the logical next step after level 2 to increase safety as well as efficiency and productivity. In the first stage, we will focus on use cases of highly automated driving in defined areas and between defined hubs in the USA. More locations will follow as the test fleet is built up and deployed.

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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 is set up globally with employees working in various locations throughout the company's worldwide development network, i.e. in Portland (US), Stuttgart (Germany) and Kawasaki (Japan). Global electric truck portfolio at Daimler Trucks.

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The Growing List of EVmatch Partners

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EVmatch is partnering with Green Mountain Power to deploy Level 2 charging stations at multi-unit dwellings and commercial locations in rural parts of Vermont served by the utility. They offer free shipping, 24/7 customer support, and are based in the USA. Green Mountain Power. Providers of Electric Vehicle Equipment & Services.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Portland General Electric. Loan guarantees can be an important tool to commercialize innovative technologies because these projects may be unable to obtain full commercial financing due to the perceived risks associated with technology that has never been deployed at commercial scale in the United States.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Portland and San Francisco Battle For Electric Car Domination Chicago Gets First Solar Powered EV Charging Station World’s Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars A Few Pictures of Upcoming Electric Cars: Source [ PhysOrg.com ] Image Credit: Clayton B. Update: The plug depicted above is not the agreed upon standard. Sorry for any confusion. as stated.

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SSB Flex mobility service launches in Stuttgart on 1 June

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—Stefanie Haaks, Commercial Director at Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen. The moovel Group, with locations in Stuttgart, Hamburg, Berlin, and Portland, USA, serves over 4.5 We want to offer customer- and needs-oriented, modern public transportation. For this, we use digital innovations for economical mobility solutions.