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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK-based Elektromotive has appointed The PluginCompany to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. A further 90 fully-operational Elektrobay charging stations have been installed in cities and shopping centres around the UK. The Elektrobay. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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Tesla announced the launch of the new Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) motor in a post from its Tesla Europe & Middle East account on social media platform X. For context, the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor AWD and the Model Y Performance start at 54,990 euros ($59,000) and 59,990 euros ($64,300), respectively.

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First Tesla Supercharger in Switzerland

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Tesla Motors opened its first Supercharger station in Switzerland today; the Lully station is about 50 km (31 miles) northeast of Geneva on the A1 motorway. Superchargers provide up to 120 kW of DC power directly to the Model S battery using special cables that bypass the onboard charging equipment.

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MAN Lion’s City 18 E articulated electric bus to begin practical testing in Barcelona and Cologne later this year

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Two electric central motors on the second and third axles give the bus the power it needs for city traffic. In contrast to electric motors positioned close to the wheel hubs, these models are easier to access and have a simpler design. The batteries are charged at the depot via a Combined Charging System plug (CCS).

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. The bus is rapid-charged at select bus stops via a pantograph. Click to enlarge.

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Elektromotive heads to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK based Elektromotive is making headway in the electric vehicle recharging market after appointing ThePluginCompany to install networks of charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Elektromotive has also exported its technology to the Netherlands, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Germany and Sweden.

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SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

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With a range of 200 km (124 miles) and charging time of just two hours, the Maxus EV80 is expected to be suited to businesses with typical usage cycles that incorporate predominantly urban routes. SAIC Mobility Europe was formally established in Luxembourg. SAIC Motor sold 6.49 The maximum payload capacity is 950 kg (2,100 lbs).

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