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FastCharge consortium evaluating ultrafast charging; 450 kW anticipated

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The German FastCharge project, inaugurated in July 2016, is investigating the limits of fast charging systems for the future. Porsche AG and Siemens AG. The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Organization (NOW) is supervising and coordinating the compliance with the grant requirements. million (US$9.3 million (US$9.3

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Silicon battery technology company Group14 closes additional $214M for $614M Series C funding round

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In conjunction with the recent $100-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) ( earlier post ), the Series C funding will be used to build Group14’s second commercial-scale BAM-2 factory. Earlier post.) Citi and Nomura Greentech acted as joint placement agents on this transaction.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

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This event, held at the Forney Museum, will have an awesome collection of electric vehicles to learn about, such as Tesla, BMW, Chevy, Porsche, and more! Webinar: How to Receive a Grant for Free EV Charging Stations for your Multi-Family Property. Come learn about EVs. Access to the car show is free. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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BEV owners in particular use their app at least 68% of the time, primarily to monitor the charging process and to view their vehicle’s available range. Smartphone charging becomes most deteriorated problem: Across all 223 problems measured in the study, wireless charging pad not working properly has increased by a sizable 1.1

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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federal government is actively facilitating EV adoption, aiming to simplify the purchasing process for consumers , encourage companies to electrify their fleets , and assist businesses in installing EV charging stations. Installing a BESS on-site helps alleviate this grid demand for EV charging.

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Volkswagen reaches settlement agreements with private plaintiffs and US Federal Trade Commission on 3.0L TDI V6 vehicles in US

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TDI settlement program, Volkswagen has agreed, among other terms, to provide cash payments to all eligible members of the class, and take the following specific actions: Recall and repair, free of charge to the customer, approximately 58,000 affected 2013-2016 Model Year Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche 3.0L Under the 3.0L billion dollars.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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billion in grants have been given to battery and charging infrastructure companies to speed up deployment and the growth of the US electric drive industry. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $2.4

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