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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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Truck makers and environmentalists have joined forces to push for the deployment of 11,000 charging points for electric trucks across the EU by 2025, rising to 42,000 by 2030. Our industry is fully committed to the Green Deal and therefore carbon-neutral road freight transport by 2050 at the latest.

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Rivian adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. Rivian’s future R1 vehicles, starting in 2025, as well as the upcoming R2 platform, would directly incorporate NACS charge ports.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility. are all strategic levers for the implementation of the reconversion project.

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Revel COO explains how Tesla Model Y fleet can help familiarize commuters to EVs

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Revel launched its 100% electric all-Tesla car fleet recently. Exactly 50 Tesla Model Y cars make up Revel’s debut all-electric rideshare fleet. Our goal and everything that we try to do as a company is to lead citizens into a zero-carbon future. 3… 2… 1… Ready for takeoff.

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Aston Martin reveals production-ready Rapide E EV at Shanghai

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Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. This battery system powers two rear mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and 950N·m of torque.

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Rivian launches partnership with upscale camping company Under Canvas

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Rivian and Under Canvas, a company known for providing upscale outdoor accommodations, will launch a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring Rivian’s Waypoint electric vehicle charging stations to the Under Canvas camp locations. The chargers are Level 2 and designed to charge vehicles overnight, according to a press release. .

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Rivian’s Normal, Il plant to deliver vehicles charged with on-site wind turbine

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Rivian R1 vehicles coming from the company’s Normal, Il plant will soon be delivered to customers with a battery fully charged from wind energy. Earlier this year, the electric truck maker also installed a 783 kW solar canopy that’s poised to start generating electricity later this summer.

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