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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. and its CharIN North America Chapter (operating as CharIN Inc.), Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.) issued a response.

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Maersk orders 110 more Volvo VNR Electric trucks for North America

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Volvo Trucks in North America has won an order for 110 Volvo VNR Electric trucks from the global logistics company Maersk. A lineup of Volvo VNR Electric trucks on the lot at TEC Equipment Fontana being prepared for delivery to Performance Team – A Maersk Company to operate in its Southern California fleet operations.

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Toyota North America joins Auto/Steel Partnership

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Toyota Motor North America has joined the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). Formed in 1987, A/SP leverages the resources of the automotive and steel industries to pursue research, validation and education that have helped automakers enhance vehicle safety and fuel economy while improving design and manufacturing. Repairability.

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Tesla charging team collaborates with BWH Hotels in North America

Teslarati

Tesla and BWH Hotels recently announced a collaboration to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across properties across North America. Tesla and BWH Hotels plan to start installing Universal Wall Connectors in 2024 at select hotels across North America. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Volkswagen Group and Canada aim to advance sustainable battery supply chain in North America

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PowerCo, the newly founded battery company of the Group, has a central role in these efforts and will drive forward the planned cooperation in the fields of battery value creation, raw materials supply chains and cathode material production in the North American region. Possible production sites are currently being examined.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures USD 13.16m contract from North America – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The company anticipates not only solidifying its presence in North America but also continuing its tradition of delivering high-quality automotive components that drive innovation and performance, the company said. million (INR 109.2 million (INR 109.2

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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Volvo Trucks North America offered a first look at its Class 8 battery-electric project trucks during an exclusive event at TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. Our partnership with Volvo Group began with efforts to develop a prototype of a hybrid-electric diesel truck, something that was novel in the industry at the time.