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Volvo Construction Equipment making its 48V DC charging protocol public

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making available its 48V DC protocol for electric charging solutions in a bid to accelerate electrification and make it easier for customers with a multi-branded fleet. There is already an industry standard protocol for this voltage that has been designed by the automotive industry.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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DOE: in Q1 2023, 21.5% of all public EV charge ports were for DC Fast Charging

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DC fast charging accounted for 21.5% DC fast charging allows for the rapid charging of EVs and refers to chargers that deliver direct current (DC) at power levels of 50 kW or more. Level 1 (L1) charging is the slowest of all and uses a 120-volt circuit like those for standard household outlets.

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ANSI releases for public comment draft roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released for public review and comment a draft of the Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale developed by the Institute’s Electric Vehicles Standards Panel ( EVSP ). This includes recommending pre-standardization research and development (R&D) where needed.

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Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

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The International eMV is designed to tackle everyday use, built to the same standards as the diesel International MV Series truck. The eMV is available in four different wheelbase options—217", 236", 254" and 272"—and features the Diamond Logic electrical system as standard equipment. kW of power.

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Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC PHEV available to order in US starting from $122,550

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Starting from $122,550 and offering a WLTP range of more than 100 km (~62 miles), the Mercedes-Benz S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) is now available to order and will arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2023. With the 60 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes.

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LEVC launches VN5 range-extended electric van; available to order now

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Available to order now, first VN5 deliveries will commence in RHD form in Q4, with LHD models available from March 2021. Six option packs are available. Six option packs are available. LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is launching the VN5, its new electric light commercial van.

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