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Germany putting another €300M into EV charging infrastructure

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The new funding program complements BMVI’s funding concept for the overall charging infrastructure system in Germany: This includes private charging at home and at the employer. The 1,000-location program, for which BMVI has now passed the fast-charging law in the cabinet, forms the basis for a fast-charging network for all of Germany.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept CLA Class at IAA; based on electric-first MMA platform

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Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Concept CLA Class at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. This concept, designed on the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, represents the company’s vision to elevate this important vehicle class, based on the long-term portfolio strategy. The new operating system MB.OS

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SEAT introduces MEB-based el-Born, plug-in hybrid CUPRA Formentor concepts

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The el-Born concept car is the first SEAT conceived as an electric vehicle, and it will reach the market in 2020. SEAT’s first 100% electric car will be designed and developed in Barcelona and manufactured at the Group’s plant in Zwickau, Germany. CUPRA Formentor. CUPRA Formentor. The car will reach the market in 2020.

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Volkswagen showcasing electric I.D. BUZZ CARGO, Cargo e-Bike concepts at LA Auto Show

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two electric concepts. BUZZ CARGO,in its auto show debut, is an electric panel van concept based on the MEB toolkit that offers up to 340 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. The electric Cargo e-Bike concept, in its North American debut, carries a 463 lb payload. Cargo e-Bike.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches series-production model of eActros electric heavy-duty truck

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The standard model of the eActros is planned to roll off the production line in Wörth am Rhein (Germany) from autumn 2021. In comparison to the concepts with a central motor, this variant offers a number of advantages. Due to the low noise level, night-time deliveries are also possible.

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The Bulli is back; Volkswagen unveils the new ID. Buzz models

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The vehicles are near production concept cars and have not gone on sale yet. Buzz will also be used for future autonomous mobility concepts such as ridepooling – an e-shuttle service of Group subsidiary MOIA that can be booked via an app. The power transfer and communication take place via a special DC bi-directional wall box.

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Transit operator launching test of wireless charging of electric buses in Mannheim, Germany

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German regional transit operator Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV) is introducing a pair of electric buses with Bombardier PRIMOVE wireless charging technology ( earlier post ) in a research project serving the city of Mannheim, Germany. Inverters convert the DC supply voltage to the AC voltage used in the system.

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