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

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Within the framework of the initiative, the E-Mobility Group is bringing together the main players—e-truck customers, power grid operators, energy suppliers, charging hardware manufacturers and charging software providers—thus promoting shared infrastructure solutions for truck customers within the network.

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HVDC Networks Come to Europe

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The 260-kilometer, 320-kilovolt high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission system, based on technology from Hitachi Energy , in Zurich, marks a milestone in an ongoing transformation of the European power grid: It will plug into the first truly dynamic multiterminal HVDC network in Europe.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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The demonstration trial will support the promotion of green e-methanol and green mobility in Europe as well as preparations for the safe introduction of e-methanol fuel in the EU. Denmark has been a global leader in sustainability, and has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

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Honda unveils Urban EV Concept, production version in 2019; electrified technology for every new model launched in Europe

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The Urban EV Concept is built on a completely new platform, and sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model. The production version of the car will go onsale in Europe in 2019, he added. In Europe, the target year is 2025, as interest is particularly strong.

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Volkswagen Group presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging

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In Europe alone, six gigafactories with a total production capacity of 240 GWh are to be established by the end of the decade. Volkswagen is also vigorously pursuing expansion of the public fast-charging network globally. Expanding the global fast-charging network. —Thomas Schmall.

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bp and thyssenkrupp Steel to advance the decarbonization of steel production; low-carbon hydrogen and renewable power

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The MoU is an important milestone for us to set the course with bp for a reliable supply of energy in the future. Steel accounts for 8 to 11% of global CO 2 emissions. It also forms the foundation for a string of decarbonization technologies, including wind turbines, generators and smart power grids.

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Siemens and partners launching $51M smart city project in Vienna

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A living laboratory will be created in the next five years in the waterside district of Aspern, one of the largest urban development projects in Europe. Power supply, building systems, intelligent power grids, and information and communication technologies will interact optimally.

Austria 239