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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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In addition to reinjecting electricity into the power grid, the bidirectional charger supports a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function for powering electrical appliances directly from the car. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure.

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Berkeley study finds self-driving electric taxi fleets in Manhattan would deliver significant cost and environmental benefits

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mi lower than that of an automated fleet composed of any currently available hybrid or internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV). We found plenty of times during the day when a portion of taxis could slip off to recharge, even if just for a few minutes. Required fleet size by battery range and charging network.

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IHS Global Insight Report Projects That Plugged-in Vehicles Could Capture 20% of the Global Market by 2030

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Plug-in electric vehicles—plug-in hybrids and full battery-powered—will represent nearly 20% of the global market for light vehicles in 2030, according to findings in a study on the business case for Plugged-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) by automotive industry analysts at IHS Global Insight. market share for plug-in hybrids and a 9.9%

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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” they would all say “yes” and then you say OK, what are you willing to give up for it and the group would start to dwindle rather quickly if you asked them to give up size, utility, features or pay more. “If you asked anybody out there “Are you an environmentalist?”

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smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous electric concept for ride sharing; emodying all of CASE

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The show car is the first vehicle from the Daimler Group to take the logical step of dispensing with a steering wheel and pedals. With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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The Chinese State Council General Office announced that it intends to raise its annual production capacity to 500,000 all-electric cars, hybrids and buses by the end of 2011. Zhejiang Jonway Auto is a subsidiary of Jonway Group, which has been a leader in the manufacturing of motorcycles, ATVs and related products for more than 20 years.

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