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Aptera makes DC fast-charging standard with launch edition vehicle

Teslarati

Aptera has announced that its upcoming launch edition vehicle will come standard with DC fast charging, and is now technically capable of using Tesla Superchargers. Since its inception, a major hurdle for the Aptera design team has been the vehicle’s charging. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Daimler denies DUH charges of emissions data rigging, says evaluating legal options

Green Car Congress

In response to charges from environmental NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe ([link]. that it had rigged emissions data, Daimler “ sharply ” denied the allegations and said that it was evaluating legal options pertaining to the approach taken and the public assertions made by the DUH. Our engines meet and adhere to every legal requirement.

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Germany passes fast-charging law; basis for tender for additional 1,000 fast-charging points

Green Car Congress

Germany’s Federal Council has passed the “Law for the Provision of Comprehensive Fast Charging Infrastructure for Pure Battery Electric Vehicles”, or SchnellLG for short. Around €2 billion is planned for the construction and operation of the fast-charging infrastructure. —Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer. :

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Megawatt Charging System from Siemens delivers 1 MW charge during testing – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a new charging standard for heavy-duty EVs, enters the final stages of standardization, automakers and EVSE manufacturers are busily putting the new system through its paces. However, the successful test brings us a big step forward on the technology side.”

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Mercedes uses Megawatt Charging System to charge an electric truck at one megawatt – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a new charging standard for heavy-duty EVs that industry experts call a game-changer for electric trucks, is in the final stages of standardization, and is expected to enter the implementation phase this year. The eActros 600 is planned to go into series production by the end of 2024.

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Green Car Congress

The European Parliament and the Council have reached provisional agreement on a regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO 2 emission standards for trucks. The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. —Erik Jonnaert.

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ABB E-mobility and MAN demonstrate megawatt charging on electric truck – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is a new charging standard that enables super-fast charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles (up to 3.75 The international standardization process is expected to be completed this year, and companies are already close to commercial implementation.