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Nissan, New York City launch LEAF electric vehicle taxi pilot

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Nissan and New York City have launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets.

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The difference between AC charging piles and DC charging piles

Setec Powerr

The charging pile is a charging facility for “refueling” electric vehicles, and the scientific name is also called “off-board charger” At present, charging piles are divided into AC charging piles and DC charging piles. Generally speaking, the size of the DC charging pile is relatively large.

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LEVC launches VN5 range-extended electric van; available to order now

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LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is launching the VN5, its new electric light commercial van. Based on the same architecture and proven eCity range-extender technology as LEVC’s TX electric taxi, a pure EV range of over 58 miles (93 km) and a total flexible range of more than 300 miles (484 km) can be achieved.

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IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

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There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. However, IDTechEx believes that Europe will remain a charging-dominant region with a focus on DC fast charging deployment, and the number of swapping stations will remain small.

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Record number of EV chargers installed in the UK last quarter

Baua Electric

A record number of public electric vehicle charging stations were installed in the UK this quarter, as charging companies struggle to keep up with the growing number of plugin cars on British roads. 25% (about 1500) were DC fast chargers. Some of the barriers have been mitigated.

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Bombardier launches PrimoveCity for multi-modal stationary or mobile inductive charging of electric vehicles

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PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars. These convert the DC supply voltage to the AC voltage used in the system.

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UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 powering fuel cell taxicabs during London 2012 Summer Olympics

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UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle.

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