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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The use of their own infrastructure usually offers advantages in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), as no additional operator is involved.

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SEAT takes first step towards micro-mobility strategy with electric eXS KickScooter powered by Segway

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The eXS is also equipped with front and rear LED lights, customizable ambient light, an LCD screen, cruise control and an anti-theft deterrent, and an additional battery can be connected to increase its range, which reaches a maximum of 45km, depending on conditions.

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EPFL team develops low-cost water splitting cell with solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 12.3%

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A team led by Dr. Michael Grätzel at EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland has developed a highly efficient and low-cost water-splitting cell combining an advanced perovskite tandem solar cell and a bi-functional Earth-abundant catalyst. V and up to 1.5 —Luo et al. —Luo et al. —Luo et al.

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2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test: Rating the DC fast charging user experience

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After performing a comparative study of network providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland earlier this year, umlaut adapted its testing methodology to the US market, and together we developed the new 2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test award. EVgo ranked second, with 610 points, followed by ChargePoint, EV Connect and Greenlots.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. Frederick (Rick) W. I am an educator at heart.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. Frederick (Rick) W. I am an educator at heart.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

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Formula E is a very unique application, because not only are we taking this equipment and shipping it all around the world, but we’re also connecting it to so many different power sources and different grids,” said Medeiros. Typically, with electrical equipment, you install it and then you just leave it there for 10, 15-plus years.