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Fastned Is Getting A Solid Foothold In Northern Belgium (Flanders)

CleanTechnica EVs

After a hesitant start a few years ago, the first sign of progress was winning the order to build 13 highway fast-charging stations in December 2019. This was followed by two stations at Ostend–Bruges International Airport and a shopping plaza in Roeselare.

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Volkswagen AG Elli charging network now operating 400,000 charging points in Europe

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Volkswagen AG and its charging and energy brand Elli now operate 400,000 charging points in Europe—the largest charging network there, with more than 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size by adding about 200,000 new charging points.

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Volvo Cars launches all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge; all cars to be pure electric by 2030

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There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. The C40 Recharge propulsion consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. By 2030, it plans for every car it sells to be pure electric.

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Volvo sells 11 electric hybrid buses with 2 ABB automated fast-chargers to Namur, Belgium

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Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 ABB automated electric bus fast-chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium with public transport authority and operator TEC. The batteries are fast-charged in just a few minutes at the end stops and also by the energy generated whenever the vehicle brakes.

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Volvo Buses launches new version of 7900 Electric bus with more range, charging options

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With significantly extended range and more charging options, the new Volvo 7900 Electric offers bus operators even greater flexibility. Volvo Buses has also expanded the range of options regarding the way the batteries are charged. The new Volvo 7900 Electric is available with a choice of 150, 200 and 250 kWh battery packs.

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Electric trucks and buses show massive sales growth in Europe – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at an impressive pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In Germany, Austria and Belgium, by contrast, diesel buses still made up 75% of new bus sales. of Australia’s bus fleet is electric).

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The HERE-SBD Automotive EV Index highlights, since 2020, US state-level and European country-level leaders and laggards based on various critical metrics, including the number of charging points (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment), vehicle registrations, geography, and road network length. Highlights of the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index.

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