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New fka and Roland Berger E-Mobility Index finds China best prepared for electric mobility among all automotive nations

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Although Germany takes the lead from France in terms of technology for this latest report, China is catching up quickly and ranks second in terms of technology for the first time. France drops to fourth place, while Japan drops from fourth to fifth place. France is ranked second ahead of a strongly growing South Korean market (+189%).

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Volkswagen’s WeShare electric car-charing expands in Europe, fleet to increase to 8,400 EVs

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In the other major cities in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, WeShare vehicles on offer will include Volkswagen’s e-Golf and e-up! In comparison with the sector as a whole, this figure is very high and shows that WeShare is highly relevant for people’s urban mobility, commented Reth. WeShare e-Golf at Berlin’s Brandenburger Gate.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. ENI also says that its renewable projects will achieve an installed capacity of 3 GW in 2023 and 5 GW in 2025.

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IHS forecasts global EV charger market to grow to more than 12.7M units in 2020

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This figure does not include installation costs that could add $10,000 in the case of a DC charging station, depending on its location and accessibility. We recognize the potential of Germany and France. The report finds that the deployments of the charging stations are dependent on a highly variable price range. —Ben Scott.

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New survey finds myths and misinformation about EVs are deeply embedded – Charged EVs

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The firm recently surveyed homeowners in the US, the UK, France and Germany, and discovered that myths and misinformation about EVs (and heat pumps) have penetrated deep into the public consciousness in all four countries. Electrify Research has put some numbers to the nonsense.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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The first route is characterized by the development of geared and open rotor engine architectures but also configurations where potential synergies between engine and aircraft installations are exploited. The EU is targeting a 75% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per passenger kilometer between the years 2000 and 2050. Bypass flow loss.

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Metamaterials Could Solve One of 6G’s Big Problems

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One solution is to use more powerful base stations or to install more of them throughout an area. The key feature of RIS that makes it attractive in comparison with these alternatives is its nearly passive nature. We’re partnering with CNRS Research and CentraleSupélec , both in France, among others.