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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Introducing Hohm to Ford’s electric vehicles supports Ford’s global electrification plan, which will put five new electrified vehicles on the road in North America and Europe by 2013.

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Hangzhou City begins construction of vertical parking unit for EV sharing

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EV maker Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. EV maker Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. The first facility is anticipated to be completed and in use in early July of 2013. Between 5,000 to 10,000 Kandi EVs will be deployed in Hangzhou within one year from the initial launch of the smart vertical parking and charging facility.

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Tesla and Daimler to launch plug-in electric cars

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The future is green for Tesla Motors and its partner Daimler AG, as they plan to launch two plug-in electric vehicles in the near future. In an interview with the Green Car Advisor , Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk also said that Tesla would be replacing its current generation Roadster with a larger, four-seat sports car in 2013.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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In response to a request from Froman to identify the standardization priorities for 2013 and how government can help, participants agreed that the priority areas discussed at the meeting will continue to be the focus of attention next year. This body works to develop global technical regulations for the industry.

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