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Berlin to test wireless electric bus charging on complete line in 2015

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In 2015, Berlin transport operator BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) will begin testing of a complete downtown line with Solaris electric buses equipped with on-board power supply equipment from Vossloh Kiepe and the PRIMOVE inductive charging system from Bombardier. Earlier post.). BVG is receiving federal funding totaling nearly €2.3

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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As one of the results of the $1-trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November, the Biden Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan to outline steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying chargers across the country. The law also provides $2.5 The law also provides $2.5 Stakeholder input.

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Hampleton Partners: Autotech M&A remains constant, driven by EVs and charging

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Autotech M&A Valutions and Multiples 2015-2022. As EV sales take off, demand for charging solutions is exploding. Forecasts predict that EV charging will be a €36-billion market in Europe for passenger cars alone in 2030.

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KIA prices 2015 Soul EV starting at $33,700

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Offered in two trims, Base and + (Plus), the 2015 Soul EV MSRP will be $33,700 (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500) for the Base and $35,700 for the Plus (not including federal tax rebate of $7,500). 2015 Soul EV +. Kia Motors America (KMA) announced pricing for the all-electric version of the Kia Soul. Earlier post.)

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Why Is Tesla Buying A Wireless Charging Company?

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Word on the Straße (“street” in German) is that Tesla is acquiring the company Wiferion, a wireless charging company that has worked with more than 100 companies to provide wireless charging solutions — whether for vehicles or robots or what — since 2015. That’s according to the German arm of Business Insider.

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BMW introduces compact i DC Fast Chargers; ChargeNow DC Fast program for no-cost 30-min charge through 2015

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BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers, which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80% in 30 minutes, at the Plug-In 2014 conference. The 24 kW DC Fast Charger feeds the current directly to the vehicle’s battery, resulting in a more efficient and faster charge. EL-51620 BMW i DC Fast Charger.

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. 2015 e-Golf. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs.

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