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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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How quickly you can charge – the average power capacity of public EV chargers. In more nascent markets such as many US states, it is important to use the number of registered EVs-per-charger ratio, while in more mature markets, a “power-per-EV” ratio can be more useful. Methodology.

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KSPG awarded $342M in contracts for new compact EGR valve

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In order to permit the passage of high mass flow rates, the EGR valve opens in the direction of the exhaust gases; a geared DC electric motor controls the valve setting, between shut and open. With a powerful actuator, this is also able to tightly seal off for brief periods exhaust gas pressures of up to 5 bar.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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The motor is powered by a battery pack of up to 222 kWh, providing a range of up to 220 kilometers when the truck is fully laden. The truck uses VDL’s advanced E-Power Technology for fully electric operation. The DAF LF Electric is a 19 tonne fully electric truck for zero emissions city distribution. in 2017 to 16.5%

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Pike Research: Europe to have 4.1M EV charging stations by 2020, but needs to address country-specific variations

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In most countries, selling electricity is illegal except for licensed retail power providers, so. Commercial DC charging equipment revenue, which Pike Research has forecast separately from AC charging equipment, will grow to more than €211 million ($263 million) in 2020. —Pike Research report. private charging equipment (16%).

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