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ABB delivers OppCharge fast charger for electric hybrid buses to Bertrange, Luxembourg

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ABB has inaugurated the first OppCharge fast-charging station for electric buses in Benelux, in the commuter belt town of Bertrange, Luxembourg. ABB’s fast charging solutions are based on IEC 61851-23 , the international standard for fast charging of electric vehicles. buses from other manufactures can also be charged.

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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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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. The system is based on internationally certified standards. Developing e-bust fast-charging standards.

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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For the second year in a row, Charged has partnered with the global engineering and consulting firm umlaut to test and compare the user experience at the top DC fast charging networks and bring you the 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark. Its methodology is respected as the de facto industry standard.

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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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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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Together they have formed the Electric Highway Coalition to provide electric car drivers with a seamless network of DC fast charging stations that spans their respective service areas. Austria, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta also signed up. .” – March 11, via CNBC. – March 10, Politico.

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