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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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IONITY , the joint venture of BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche that is developing and implementing a High-Power Charging (HPC) network for EVs across Europe ( earlier post ), has formed initial strategic partnerships for the realization of its HPC network.

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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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All-new Hyundai Kona Electric full details: due in Australia late 2023

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And this means there won’t be a huge gap between the arrival of the petrol-powered and plug-in versions of the small SUV from Korea. Kona Electric for Europe will be built, as before, in the Czech Republic. There will be standard and long-range versions. This means the differences should not be great.

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Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

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i-DTEC engine provides 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) of power and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque, 62 mpg US (3.8 Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, based at Honda’s European manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK, volunteered to take up the challenge and will be charged with driving an average 370 miles (595 km) each day.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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With IMA, the company expects to standardize modules and parts between the models to further expand economies of scale and significantly reduce EV development complexity and costs. The company is currently producing EVs in this way at its plants in the US, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and India.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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liter PACCAR FR diesel, which complies with the ultra-low EEV emission requirements as standard, without a soot filter. In the LF Hybrid, this engine produces a maximum power of 118 kW/160 hp and is linked to an automatic Eaton six-speed gearbox (Autoshift). Click to enlarge. The truck is fitted with the 4.5-liter Volt cells.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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vocational product range that set the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. The motor is powered by a battery pack of up to 222 kWh, providing a range of up to 220 kilometers when the truck is fully laden. The truck uses VDL’s advanced E-Power Technology for fully electric operation.

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