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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The top overall European countries in the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index: (1) Norway (2) Netherlands (3) Luxembourg (4) Germany (5) Switzerland (6) Denmark (7) Czech Republic (8) Bulgaria (9) Sweden (10) Belgium. This led to a proliferation of AC charging since DC charging had not yet been standardized. Methodology.

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KSPG awarded $342M in contracts for new compact EGR valve

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In order to permit the passage of high mass flow rates, the EGR valve opens in the direction of the exhaust gases; a geared DC electric motor controls the valve setting, between shut and open. The valves are made not only at the German plants but also in the Czech Republic, Spain, USA, India, and China.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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The batteries can be charged by the diesel engine during on-highway operations, and by using a DC charger at a charging location. DAF Trucks is the heavy duty market leader in The Netherlands, Hungary, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Romania, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, and is Europe’s market leader in the tractor segment.

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Pike Research: Europe to have 4.1M EV charging stations by 2020, but needs to address country-specific variations

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Pike Research’s EVSE market forecasts include projections for 19 countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. —Pike Research report.

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