Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Estonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by ABB. On highways, the chargers are never more than 60 km (37 miles) apart, making it possible for electric vehicles to travel anywhere within the Baltic state without running out of power.

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Estonia Charging DC Connect 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The rapid chargers being deployed will be the first multi-standard units in public operation in Europe. When complete, a total of 74 rapid chargers will have been installed, covering more than 1,100 km (684 miles) of major trunk routes and providing EV-friendly links to five seaports and five international airports.

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Ireland Nissan Estonia Standards 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

By teaming up with Circle K in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, IONITY will be able to forge ahead with the construction of its fast charging network in Northern Europe. They will be easily accessible for the public situated at a distance of approximately 120 km (75 miles) from each other.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. This support extends across the political spectrum, with 77% of Republicans, 87% of Independents and 92% of Democrats saying they support the higher standard.

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