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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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million) in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. Porsche AG, as well as operators Allego GmbH, Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH (charging technology) and Siemens AG (electrical engineering). Initiated in July 2016, the Fast Charge research project has received €7.8 million (US$8.9

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Billionaire Brings Tesla Autopilot Rebuke

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Then it expanded into Phoenix, also relatively easy. What happened when you submitted your test results to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ? The power grid is important, maybe the most important, but it’s difficult to prove to people it’s vulnerable. Waymo tried an easy case first.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Renault-Nissan Alliance has formed a partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles Programme. Land Transport Authority. Economic Development Board.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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The transportation market is in the process of getting fragmented beyond all recognition. There are at least a half dozen different technologies to power cars with electricity under construction. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is building fleet charging stations in Portland and Phoenix.