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Daimler/Traton/Volvo JV opens heavy-duty EV charging hubs in France and Sweden – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Milence , an EV charging joint venture of Daimler Truck, the TRATON Group and Volvo, has expanded its operations to the French and Swedish markets. In late 2023, Milence opened its first charging hub in Venlo, the Netherlands. Now the company has opened a charging hub in Heudebouville , 40 km south of the city of Rouen.

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Ionity partners with Regio to extend high-power EV charging network in Sweden

Electric Cars Report

Sweden’s efforts at decarbonizing mobility have led to rapid growth in the number of electric cars and an increasing need for charging infrastructure. IONITY and property company Regio have joined forces to support EV drivers by offering easily accessible public high-power charging (HPC) open to all brands.

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Tesla Sweden expands operations fueling IF Metall’s strike

Teslarati

Tesla Sweden expands operations fueling IF Metall’s strike. Tesla is investing in a new damage workshop and ten new charging stations in Sweden despite IF Metall’s ongoing strike, which started in October 2023. The all-electric automaker is already hiring for its new workshop in Huddinge, Stockholm.

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Tesla seeking government affairs specialist in Sweden amid union protest

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is looking to strengthen its legal team in Sweden, with the company posting a job opening for a government affairs specialist for the Nordic region. ” The job opening comes amidst Tesla’s efforts to navigate an ongoing union strike in Sweden. .” Tesla describes them as follows.

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Volvo Trucks testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks is now testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden; ice, wind and lots of snow make an ideal testing environment. Trucks are operating seven days a week and in all types of weather. Tests with hauliers will start a few years before the commercial launch.

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Volkswagen AG Elli charging network now operating 400,000 charging points in Europe

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen AG and its charging and energy brand Elli now operate 400,000 charging points in Europe—the largest charging network there, with more than 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size by adding about 200,000 new charging points.

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Solaris participating in electric road trial in Sweden

Green Car Congress

Solaris Sverige AB, the Swedish market representative of Poland-based Solaris Bus & Coach company, is participating in the EVolution Road project which is creating an electric road which automatically detects and charges electric vehicles. This in turn results in reduced weight and cost of the electric vehicle.

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