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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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The study found that of the roughly 100,000 charging points available today, 76% are concentrated in just four countries (the Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK). On the other end of the spectrum, a country such as Romania—roughly six times bigger than the Netherlands—only has 114 charging points.

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European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

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The research project L3Pilot includes the following partners: Vehicle manufacturers: Volkswagen AG (coordinator), Audi AG, BMW Group, Centro Ricerche Fiat SCPA, Daimler AG, Ford, Honda R&D Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, Opel Automobile GmbH, Groupe PSA, Renault, Toyota Motor Europe, Volvo Car Corporation.

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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The vehicle’s electric motor develops an output of 100 kW and, with a torque of 290 N·m, the car combines local emission-free mobility with day-to-day suitability and good performance figures. Under H2ME, eight European countries are addressing the actions required to make the hydrogen mobility sector ready for market.

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Yamaha announces new battery swapping for electric bikes

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Launching first in Europe, ENYRING is focusing on “collaborations between Yamaha Motor and strategic partner companies, and there are plans to launch operations to expand the business in Germany—starting with Berlin—and in the Netherlands.”

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Soon enough, the fire was extinguished, and the ship was towed to a port on the coast of the Netherlands, as reported by CleanTechnica. “The number of electric cars is said to be higher than first thought,” noted the global shipping news outlet TradeWinds , “And could explain the North Sea casualty.”

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New launch of MG5 in the electric car market

EV Report

This new electric vehicle was launched in October 2019 in two electric countries of Europe – Norway and Netherlands. At the first half of 2020, MG ZS EV is expected to target Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium markets. Recently smaller urban cars are available in the market such as Honda E and Mini Electric.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Honda is working on high-capacity batteries capable of 15-minute charging with a 240 km range for release in 2022 models. Public Policy: National governments including China, the UK, France, the Netherlands and India have stated the intention to phase out the internal combustion engine. Automakers are reducing charging times.