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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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BMW and Nissan have again joined forces—this time with EVgo, the nation’s largest public DC Fast charging network—to increase public access to DC Fast charging stations across the US. The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017.

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Genesis G80 aims to disrupt the highly competitive luxury EV sedan market

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Most of the brands they compete with are brands with heritage and prestige that people already connect with; BMW, Mercedes, and even Cadillac have the allure of old money. At roughly equivalent pricing, a consumer could get a well-optioned BMW i4, a Lucid Air, an Audi E-Tron, a Porsche Taycan , or a well-optioned Tesla Model 3 Performance.

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GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

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Thus far, no DLE refining companies have achieved commercialization, with the most prominent long-lasting project being the BMW-backed Lilac Solutions Inc. These facilities will be built in Argentina, Chile, California, Arkansas, and Utah, respectively. Along with this risk, GM does have some incredible upsides.

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SAE International approves TIR J2954 for PH/EV wireless charging; targeting finalized standard by 2018

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The document will be available from the SAE website on 31 May. Jesse Schneider serves as the Chair of SAE International’s Wireless Power Transfer committee and is the Fuel Cell, Electric Vehicle and Standards Development Manager at BMW North America. Earlier post.)

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. Utah Valley Hospital. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy.

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