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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The E-Mobility Group of Daimler Trucks & Buses is launching a worldwide initiative to establish a charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks. The initial focus is on charging stations installed at the depots of truck customers. The focus of activities is currently on the United States and Europe.

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Daimler developing battery-electric version of Econic HD truck; customer testing in 2021, series production in 2022

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With an anticipatory driving style, electrical energy can be recovered during braking to charge the battery, which further improves range and efficiency. We at Daimler Trucks & Buses want to offer all our new vehicles with CO 2 -neutral driving operation in our main sales regions by 2039.

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ICCT study assesses EV promotion and uptake in top 25 metropolitan areas in US

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EV promotion actions, charging infrastructure, and EV share of new vehicles in 2014 in the 25 most populous US metropolitan areas. of new automobile sales in 2014, about 40% more than the nationwide electric vehicle share. Manufacturers are targeting these markets, a wider range of EV models are available, and sales are up as a result.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

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Unlike individual car owners, fleet operators know exactly how many miles their vehicles travel, and they aren’t likely to be swayed by questions of styling or coolness factors—if you can demonstrate that an EV will save them money, then you should be able to make a sale. In the real world, things haven’t been that simple. It won’t work.

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

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The system will provide a critical link between renewable energy, high-speed charging for electric cars and the local utility grid. I believe this secondary market will be a key enabler to reducing battery costs for automotive buyers and accelerating the growth of the market for electric powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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The stated goal is to experiment in autonomous on-demand vehicles, hedging the reduction in vehicle sales caused by ride sharing by making GM the preferred vehicle provider for Lyft drivers and integrating connectivity tools like OnStar. No surprise fees are charged for being early or late, like some other car sharing services.

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

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Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America last week submitted supplemental information to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) detailing its proposed charging investment in and benefit to underserved, low-income, and disadvantaged communities in the state as part of its court-mandated investment plan. Earlier post.).

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