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Ford contributing 20 vehicles to simTD V2X trials

Green Car Congress

In 2004, Ford engaged in a partnership with Minnesota Department of Transportation to equip 100 state vehicles with sensors to collect traffic-related data including vehicle speed, location, direction and even localized weather conditions, with the aim of developing the next generation of transportation and driver information systems.

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IKEA to quadruple EV chargers thanks to Electrify America partnership

Teslarati

The charging points will be provided by Electrify America , who will install the chargers at 25 locations in 18 states, including Arizona , California , Connecticut , Florida , Illinois , Kansas , Maryland , Massachusetts , Michigan , Minnesota , New York , Pennsylvania , Ohio , Oregon , Texas , Utah , Virginia, and Washington.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

The announcement is specifically for VW-branded vehicles and does not apply to other brands in the VW portfolio (Audi, Porsche, SEAT, Bentley, etc.). In the U.S. and China, it expects half of its sales to be EVs by that time frame. – March 2, via TechCrunch. Legislation / Incentives / Policy. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville.

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