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Plug In America earns EV Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Bronze certification

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We’re excited to share that Plug In America has achieved EVAL Bronze certification. This certification recognizes our efforts to provide employee EV incentives and our creativity in designing and developing partnerships that advance access to EV charging and zero-emissions transportation. will need 1.3

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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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Scott Keogh, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Currently, more than 90% of Volkswagen’s vehicle portfolio for North America is assembled in North America, including the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in Chattanooga, TN, as well as Tiguan, Taos and Jetta in Puebla, Mexico. 4 this year.

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Tesla brings CCS adapter to Korean market, intends North American launch soon

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Tesla has brought its new CCS adapter to the Korean market, which is currently the only market that it is available. The automaker will bring the CCS adapter, which allows owners to charge at non-Tesla EV charging sites, to North America “soon.” Available in North America soon. Credit: Tesla.

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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. Mazda announced its NACS adoption in a press release.

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Ford-owned Spin partners with Tortoise to bring remotely operated e-scooters to cities in N America & Europe in 2021

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Spin, the micromobility subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, announced an exclusive international alliance with software company Tortoise to bring Spin S-200 remotely-operated e-scooters to cities in North America and Europe in 2021. Eventually, battery-depleted scooters will also automatically go to the nearest Spin Hub for charging.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

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Second-life EV batteries are expected to reach over $34 billion by 2027 , according to a new report by Research and Markets. The global second-life EV battery market is projected to reach a total of $34,758.46 Global Second-Life EV Batteries Markets. And the market is clearly seeing this. million by 2027, up from $19,717.47

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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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Similar to the EQS SUV, all models will be offered in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle Trims for the US market. If not, a clutch disconnects or re-engages the front motor in 100 milliseconds. The 2023 EQE SUV line-up features the EQE 350+ SUV, EQE 350 4MATIC SUV and EQE 500 4MATIC SUV.

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