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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Within the EU, it cites examples from France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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of the electric power required in full-capacity operation and 100% of demand when the plant is not in production. SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with production-related energy supplies by 2020. MW of DC power to 7.6

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Nissan introduces the e-NV2000 electric van

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Nissan introduced the Nissan e-NV200 battery-electric compact commercial van ( earlier post ), the second battery-electric vehicle in its global line-up, joining the Nissan LEAF. Second-generation integrated electric powertrain. Click to enlarge. Source: Nissan. Click to enlarge. kW supply which reduces to four hours if a 6.6

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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

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The Commission is therefore proposing a package of binding targets on Member States for a minimum level of infrastructure for clean fuels such as electricity, hydrogen and natural gas, as well as common EU wide standards for equipment needed. The main measures proposed are: Electricity. Source: EC. Click to enlarge. billion).

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