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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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Made at the LACROIX electronics assembly plant in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire, western France), the power of the bidirectional terminal will sit between 7 kW and 22 kW, and it will be compatible with all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle.

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EVBox supplies 300 EV charging stations to EVzen network in France – Charged EVs

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Amsterdam-based EVSE provider EVBox will supply 300 EVBox Troniq Modular DC fast charging stations for the second stage of the rollout of charging network EVzen. The 120-180 kW chargers will be installed at more than 100 commercial sites across France. The EVzen network currently comprises 150 fast charging ports.

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CHAdeMO fast-charging standard shunned by France: Are emerging markets its future?

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In the war over EV DC fast-charging standards, CHAdeMO has lost a major battle. France will no longer require charging stations to support CHAdeMO alongside the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), according to Electrive (via Charged EVs).

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Volvo puts EC230 Electric excavator out to stud in France

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The headline-grabbing EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo CE has officially begun work on a stud farm with Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France. DC fast charging makes things easy Not all electric construction equipment can use DC fast charging; via Volvo CE. than its diesel counterparts.

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Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies partner to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains

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The goal is to combine all components in one housing: the DC-DC converter, the on-board charger OBC and the inverter. In addition, Vitesco Technologies will supply to the Renault Group a “High Voltage Box”, which combines the DC-DC converter and charger, for battery electric vehicles as of 2025.

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car2go opening in Washington DC

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car2go North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, launches its car-sharing service in Washington DC this weekend. Beginning 24 March, car2go will begin to deploy 200 smart fortwo cars in Washington DC, distributing them throughout the entire District.

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Eaton expands eMobility operations in Europe to support EV growth

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Eaton’s eMobility business has invested in a production facility for power electronics components in Montrottier, France. The power electronics technologies leverage Eaton’s expertise in managing high-voltage power, resulting in advanced vehicle traction inverters and DC/DC converters with a focus on power density and efficiency.

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