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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. and its CharIN North America Chapter (operating as CharIN Inc.), CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds.

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Honda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for North America

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has announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the electric vehicle maker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Honda’s first electric vehicle with a default NACS port is expected to be launched in 2025. Honda Motor Co. From that point forward, Honda will be equipping its vehicles with NACS ports.

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ADL unveils its first electric three-axle double-deck bus for North America: Enviro500EV CHARGE

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NFI), unveiled its first electric three-axle double deck bus for North America. The Enviro500EV CHARGE is the North American all-electric version of the world’s best-selling double deck bus, and is produced by NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL). Gantry charging is an option.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid began at Honda of Canada Mfg. Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system.

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Volvo Trucks unveils all-new Volvo VNL in North America

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Volvo Trucks has launched a completely new Volvo VNL in North America to set new industry standards in heavy-duty trucking. This all-new truck features the next generation of enhancements to improve customer value, driver productivity, safety, and sustainability.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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Tesla has officially launched the upgraded Model 3, better known in EV circles as the Model 3 Highland, in North America. The electric vehicle maker also highlighted the Model 3 Highland’s fully updated interior, which features a wraparound styling that includes customizable ambient lighting.

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Volkswagen Group and Canada aim to advance sustainable battery supply chain in North America

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PowerCo, the newly founded battery company of the Group, has a central role in these efforts and will drive forward the planned cooperation in the fields of battery value creation, raw materials supply chains and cathode material production in the North American region. Possible production sites are currently being examined.