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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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BMW and Nissan have again joined forces—this time with EVgo, the nation’s largest public DC Fast charging network—to increase public access to DC Fast charging stations across the US. The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

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Soderholm will be installing Lightning eMotors’ fully electric powertrain systems in repowered applications in Hawaii, as well as buying new Lightning eMotors’ vans and shuttle buses. The vehicles being used in the project are three Kia Niros, and one Nissan LEAF.

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Video Friday: Monocycle Robot With Legs

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Installed in October of 2023, these new arms are not just for boxing, and are provide much greater speed and power. Paper ] via [ EPFL LIS ] Nissan announces the concept model of “Iruyo”, a robot that supports babysitting while driving. Nissan and Akachan Honpo are working on a project to make life better with cars and babies.

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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Daimler, Ford, and Nissan joined forces to develop a common fuel cell system and launch commercial FCEVs as early as 2017. In the stationary market, Bloom Energy announced that it was doubling the number of Bloom Energy Server installations and company revenue every six months. For example, San Diego has installed 2.4

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Connecticut Green Bank. The partnership will also work to enhance workplace charging efforts at public power utilities, study the impacts of EVs in public power communities, and share insights regarding infrastructure installation and EV interaction with the modern grid. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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Several automakers announced partnerships to advance fuel cell electric vehicles, including Daimler, Ford, and Nissan ( earlier post ); Honda and General Motors ( earlier post ); Toyota and BMW ( earlier post ); and Volkswagen and Ballard Power Systems ( earlier post ). Earlier post.). Many automakers anticipate commercialization by 2017.

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