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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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The Group sees the sources of revenue will change gradually between now and 2030: from conventional combustion engine models to zero-emission electric cars, and from vehicle sales to software and mobility services, boosted by the key technology of autonomous driving. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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VinFast and Electrify America announce charging agreement and mobile app integration for electric vehicles

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At the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS 2022), VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide owners of VinFast electric vehicles with two complimentary charging sessions along with access to Electrify America’s coast-to-coast network in the VinFast mobile app.

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Lucid updates Air Grand Touring to boast its range with faster charging

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The Grand Touring configuration has the longest range in the Lucid Air lineup, and the automaker, still attempting to navigate through the early challenges of EV development , is making all the attempts it can to move in the right direction. According to internal calculations, the improvements range from 15 to 30 percent.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging.

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Electrify America introduces Plug&Charge payment technology to its charging network

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Electrify America’s ultra-fast charging network now offers Plug&Charge payment technology, which allows electric vehicle (EV) owners to begin a charge without reaching for their wallet, smartphone or bank card. After a brief online registration, drivers can automatically pay for charging by simply plugging in their EV.

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Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi are nearing cost parity with diesel, EU studies show

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According to T&E, these studies are even more proof that the future of the heavy trucking industry is electric. . The agency also noted that directly electrifying trucks are around twice as energy efficient as renewable hydrogen and about three times as efficient as internal combustion engines running on synthetic e-fuels. .

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Electrify America invests $1.3M in SMUD Energy StorageShares program

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The investment will help Electrify America reduce its overall energy-related costs and lower the company’s impact on Sacramento’s electrical grid. Demand charges are presently the largest operating cost barrier to public EV infrastructure deployment, representing up to 80% of a given electricity bill. Electrify America is investing $1.3

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