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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

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This is the first time Electrify America and Electrify Commercial are installing both public and fleet chargers at the same time for a project. The first locations are expected to open in late 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.

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Toyota and CARMERA team up to build high definition maps for automated vehicles using camera data

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The cameras installed in the test vehicles use Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) components that Toyota installs on its vehicles globally. In this proof of concept, the two companies will place cameras in Toyota test vehicles to collect data over several months from areas of downtown Tokyo.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the plan for the first tranche of Volkswagen’s National Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C., billion commitment will be spent in $300 million increments over four 30-month cycles. First tranche.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Microsoft Hohm is available today for free to all US residential energy consumers. Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp.

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Volkswagen of America debuts 2016 Passat; 38 mpg highway from the 1.8 TSI

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Although the timing arguably could have been better, Volkswagen of America proceeded with the planned debut of the restyled 2016 Volkswagen Passat in New York on Monday. liter gasoline VR6—as well as a strong suite of new connectivity and driver assistance features. (As liter TSI gasoline; 2.0-liter Powertrains.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Earlier this year, Electrify America submitted the plan for the first tranche of spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C., miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation. Specifics on key decisions and planning processes.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Giving drivers the convenience of charging their vehicles when they are away from home, charge stations have already been with us for some time and are now being installed in at a quickening pace. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank.