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Electrify America, Mercedes-Benz USA announce two years of complimentary nationwide fast charging for all-electric EQS

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Furthermore, Electrify America and Daimler AG are providing drivers with Plug & Charge functionality per the ISO15118 standard, enabling EQS drivers with an activated Mercedes me Charge account to start a session and receive complimentary charging simply by connecting the Electrify America High Power DC charger, simply by plugging in.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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The guiding principle is to be the development of sustainable, connected, safe and tailored mobility solutions for future generations. Over the coming years, the Group’s own software and technology company CARIAD will develop the new E3 2.0 To enable this, the company is expanding its competencies around the world.

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Electrify America introduces Plug&Charge payment technology to its charging network

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This technology is now available on all Electrify America chargers across the US in advance of the anticipated arrival in the coming months of Plug&Charge-capable EVs, including the 2021 models of the Porsche Taycan, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Lucid Air. Electrify America is the first company to offer this service to multiple automakers.

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Magna forms e-powertrain joint venture in China with SAIC Motor subsidiary

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With this trend, SAIC Motor is developing the New Four Modernization strategy focusing on car electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing economy. The new-energy vehicle (NEV) market will continue to grow at a rapid speed in China.

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Electrify America invests $1.3M in SMUD Energy StorageShares program

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Electrify America will purchase an interest in an energy storage program with the utility company. Electric Bus Service – Causeway Connection: Electrify America’s investment enhances bus service between Sacramento and the City of Davis with 12 new electric buses that will run from the main campus to the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento.

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Lux forecasts global driver assist market to grow to $102B market by 2030

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ADAS are entering the latest generation of vehicles with common features available today including lane departure warning; automatic parking; autonomous emergency braking; and lane keeping assist. ADAS features are enabled by sensors such as radar, lidar, cameras, mapping technology, and software.

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Beyond Tesla: Why Your Business Needs Charging Stations Compatible with All Types of EVs

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Instead of ensuring that all electric cars can use Tesla charging stations, the company has so far resisted the idea of open network equipment in favor of serving only Tesla drivers. But there are dozens of EV models available today and hundreds more from every major automaker set to hit the roads over the next decade.