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Germany putting another €300M into EV charging infrastructure

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The new funding program complements BMVI’s funding concept for the overall charging infrastructure system in Germany: This includes private charging at home and at the employer. The 1,000-location program, for which BMVI has now passed the fast-charging law in the cabinet, forms the basis for a fast-charging network for all of Germany.

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Germany to provide €500M for more public charging infrastructure

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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) is making a total of €500 million available by the end of 2025 for the further development of the public charging infrastructure in Germany. This is the only way we can achieve a breakthrough in electromobility in Germany.

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

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Currently, there are already more than 1,200 charging points at Volkswagen’s ten sites in Germany. In the future, every Volkswagen dealer in Germany will provide at least one AC charger with 11 kW power and one DC charger with 22 kW power. Charger Connect (€599) and the ID. 3 at a charging station. Charger Pro (€849).

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ABB receives order for additional 117 rapid charging station in Germany

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The latest generation of charging columns is connected to the Internet via a cloud solution, enabling cashless payments, among other things. With this latest order, ABB is further expanding its market leading position in the charging infrastructure for electric mobility in Germany.

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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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The MSG is designed as a direct current (DC) grid. We settled on a DC design for our micro smart grid to avoid the losses that occur when transforming alternating current (AC) into DC. As Germany continues to move toward a new energy economy, increasing demand is being placed on the country’s power grids. — Dipl.-Ing

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. The low-voltage on-board electrical network with two regular 12-volt batteries is charged from the high-voltage batteries using a DC/DC converter.

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