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ACEA report finds growth of charging points not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles in Europe

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A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states. —ACEA Director General, Eric-Mark Huitema.

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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Since its inception, the consortium has been formulating the standards for mutual-use swappable batteries and their replacement systems, as a solution to the issues preventing widespread adoption of electric motorcycles as a more environmentally friendly and convenient form of mobility—the drive range and reduction of charging time.

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Auto industry to invest USD 7 bn in 5 years to deepen parts localisation – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Plans to deepen localisation of automatic transmissions, power control units, high strength steel, and combined charging systems are also on cards mid-term. These components account for more than 75% of auto parts imported into the country. To be sure, China dominates auto parts supplies to India. lakh crore in FY22.

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

Setec Powerr

Not long ago , National 11 long holiday “ Highway charging queue 4 Hours ” Caused a lot of discussion. With the vigorous development of new energy vehicles all over the world ,“ Add charging pile ” It seems that a consensus has been reached at home and abroad. Charging is not convenient , Many consumers will not buy electric cars.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

Setec Powerr

Demand for charging piles soars. Judging from the customs data for the first eight months of this year, the contribution rate of my country’s new energy vehicle exports to the growth of automobile exports reached 26.7%, becoming a new bright spot in the foreign trade of the automobile industry.

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Hydro-Québec partnering with Mercedes-Benz on development of solid-state battery technologies

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Canadian battery material specialist Hydro-Québec is partnering with Mercedes-Benz as part of the automaker’s research and development activities on future EV technology. —Karim Zaghib, General Manager of Hydro-Québec’s center of excellence in transportation electrification and energy storage.

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Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

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Overview of Charging Network Development Organization, LLC charging service. are establishing an organization to provide membership-based quick-charging services for users of electric vehicles (EVs). .; are establishing an organization to provide membership-based quick-charging services for users of electric vehicles (EVs).