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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. Guests experienced the fully electric trucks firsthand for the first time, and learned more about electromobility and its role in freight movement solutions.

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ABB wins 1st commercial order for 600 kW 15-second flash charging technology; electric buses in Geneva

Green Car Congress

When fully commissioned in 2018, the high-capacity articulated buses will depart from both termini at 10-minute intervals during peak times. The line carries more than 10,000 passengers a day and the replacement of diesel buses by TOSA e-buses reduces noise as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Little seems developed in any wide commercial sense and certainly not to the extent of the pure electric car. It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. Enthusiasm and Expectations Around Electric Vehicles Are Rising.

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

Green Car Congress

As one key example, Volkswagen Truck & Bus is working on electric solutions for use in both medium- and heavy-duty distribution transport and city buses. The jointly developed “e-drivetrain” will form the basis of any electric architecture in the future. 200 km on a single charge. Eckhard Scholz, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Charged EVs

Some companies specialize in procuring and installing charging stations, while others offer a turnkey service that includes ongoing management and maintenance. These might be utilities, system integrators, or electrical installers and contractors. Even in Dubai, for example, all the taxi companies need to be fully electric by 2027.

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Some companies specialize in procuring and installing charging stations, while others offer a turnkey service that includes ongoing management and maintenance. These might be utilities, system integrators, or electrical installers and contractors. Even in Dubai, for example, all the taxi companies need to be fully electric by 2027.