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BMW launches ParkNow mobile parking service; more details on DriveNow electric car-sharing service

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San Francisco serves as the initial US market for each service. San Francisco serves as the initial US market for each service. There are an estimated 505,000 vehicles in San Francisco, yet only 448,000 parking spaces available at any given time.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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FreeWire is a San Francisco-based company that has been a pioneer in flexible fast-charging technology for electric cars. It specializes in both stationary and mobile fast charging technology, allowing electric car charging to be deployed quickly and widely. kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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The BMW Group is showcasing developments from BMW ConnectedDrive at the ITS World Congress this week in Vienna under the slogan “BMW Urban Mobility”. The concept of intermodal routing is enhanced by the DriveNow package available in Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin and San Francisco. Earlier post.)

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Renault-Nissan sells its 100,000th electric car

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 100,000th electric car globally. Renault-Nissan has sold more zero-emission cars than all other major automakers combined, the automakers noted. In the United States, the LEAF is among the top 10 vehicles sold in San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu.

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Obama announces $2.4 billion for EV projects

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billion for battery and electric car manufacturing and deployment efforts. Green Car Congress has the full rundown of recipients. President Obama today announced $2.4

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True Zero fuels 1M hydrogen fuel cell vehicle miles in California

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And that was to help get more electric cars on the road by making retail hydrogen readily available in California. The True Zero Network of hydrogen-charging stations spans from Lake Tahoe, through the San Francisco area and down into Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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Nissan installing more than 100 DC quick chargers at LEAF dealers in US

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Nissan is undertaking a proactive, multi-pronged approach to expand charging infrastructure to enhance awareness of electric cars like the LEAF and instill range confidence in potential customers. —Brendan Jones, director of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, Nissan.

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