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

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The top overall European countries in the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index: (1) Norway (2) Netherlands (3) Luxembourg (4) Germany (5) Switzerland (6) Denmark (7) Czech Republic (8) Bulgaria (9) Sweden (10) Belgium. This led to a proliferation of AC charging since DC charging had not yet been standardized. Methodology.

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

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The valve recently became a standard feature from a German premium carmaker. 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. Earlier post.) A contactless Hall sensor determines the position.

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DAF trucks showcases electric and hybrid trucks at IAA CV

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vocational product range that set the standard in quality, low operating cost and vehicle performance. This includes applications where single or double axle semi-trailers are the standard, such as in supermarket delivery. The DAF CF Electric is a zero-emission solution for urban distribution requiring higher payloads and volumes.

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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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However, notes the report, the absence of a single alternating current (AC) EV charging connector standard has hampered the deployment of an EV charging infrastructure. The EU has declined to set a standard. its potential, the reports asserts, “ these multiple standards cannot last. ”. Europe will have more than 2.9

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