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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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Location data and technology company HERE Technologies, in conjunction with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, published an interactive index that shows the developing state of electric vehicle (EV) demand and infrastructure readiness across the United States and Europe.

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car2go opening in Washington DC

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car2go North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, launches its car-sharing service in Washington DC this weekend. Beginning 24 March, car2go will begin to deploy 200 smart fortwo cars in Washington DC, distributing them throughout the entire District. and Portland, Oregon.

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IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

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Norway now has two swap stations in operation, and Nio claims it will have 20 swap stations across Europe in countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden by the end of this year. Its modular batteries called “Choco-SEB (swapping electric block)” will be a mass-produced battery specially developed for EV battery-sharing.

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ABB to provide charging infrastructure for ASKO electric truck fleet

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ABB has entered into an agreement with Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler ASKO, and its owner NorgesGruppen, to supply charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric trucks. ABB will assist ASKO with efficient and reliable charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks at distribution centers throughout the country.

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Terberg introduces new generation of electric terminal tractor; hydrogen fuel-cell version possible

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The Netherlands-based Terberg is introducing a new generation of electric vehicles with new EV technology, including the YT203-EV terminal tractor (which replaces the older YT202-EV) and the BC202-EV body carrier. The vehicles use DC chargers and can therefore be charged at standard charging stations.

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ABB, Fastned support Autocharge automatic authorization for charging sessions

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The EV-ID is passed on by a CCS vehicle after it is plugged in. After a first-time registration by the charging station operator, all chargers in their network will instantly recognize a customer’s vehicle. The Autocharge function works with older, recent and new vehicles with a CCS charging connection.

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DBT CEV fast chargers power 3 LEAFs 12,500 km over 42 days in 2012 Oranje Trophy

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Three Nissan LEAF electric vehicles drove 12,500 km (7,767 miles) through ten countries in 42 days supported by France-based DBT CEV’s fast charging technology as part of the 2012 Oranje Trophy. DC quick charger has an output voltage range of DC50 ~ 500V and current range of up to 125A. The CHAdeMO-compliant (Rev.0.9)

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