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Nissan has installed 1,000 CHAdeMO quick chargers in Europe

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Nissan has installed 1,000 CHAdeMO quick chargers in Europe. Nissan says that the installation of the quick chargers significantly increases the uptake and usage of electric vehicles. The rate of installation of CHAdeMO quick chargers across Europe rose sharply in 2013, increasing access for Nissan LEAF customers.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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GKN Driveline introducing eAxle for mass-market C-segment vehicles

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kg (46 lbs) while optimizing efficiency, installation space and costs for mass-market vehicle applications. GKN has been pioneering the introduction of eAxle technology since 2002, launching the industry’s first high voltage eAxle applications with PSA Peugeot Citroen in 2010. The single-speed design minimizes weight to just 20.9

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