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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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By locally integrating its combustion-engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) assembly, American-focused engineering, battery know-how, and software development, Volkswagen aims to drive 55% of US sales to be fully-electric by 2030. Beyond supply, Volkswagen is expanding its battery know-how in the United States. 4 in 2022, the ID.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

Setec Powerr

Batteries are a vital part of electric cars and mobile phones, and once they run out of power, they will make it impossible for you to move. What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? The need for public charging stations in much of the U.S.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. Four of the areas—Portland, San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz—have 20 or more actions in place. The assessment includes promotion actions by state policy (e.g.,

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Earlier this year, Nissan Nissan North America (NNA) selected AeroVironment to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the LEAF. Aerovironment’s home charging dock. The company offers a broad range of Level 1, 2 and 3 charging solutions. Click to enlarge.

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Sunday, 1 Feb 2009 - "Spirit's" Still in High Spirits. After the Super Bowl. Ready'ing for Santa Cruz, South & Beyond.

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - On the initial run of the Sun Belt Grand Finale, the "Spirit of DC" rolls quietly along in the EVMode while taking in the scenic Hwy 49 with the Pacific Ocean on one side and then on Skyline Blvd, the San Francisco Bay on the other side. Will endeavor to post some stats.

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Why NPR Hates Electric Cars - A Greenius Expose

Creative Greenius

For instance, why was Frank trying to make folks worried about how much the battery for the car costs? But Frank’s worried about how much the batteries cost and how much they weigh, and how much room they take up in the trunk. Maybe Frank’s just not that into batteries. Maybe Frank is in the dark on those.

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Coulomb Gets Charged Up

Revenge of the Electric Car

Coulomb Technologies are moving into EV charging. More details — and a nice namecheck for ‘Revenge’ – after the jump: Harris: Coulomb Technologies gets funding for electric car charging stations. Harris: Coulomb Technologies gets funding for electric car charging stations. By Scott Duke Harris.

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