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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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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Partial Consent Decree, CARB moved forward the company’s plans for DC fast-charging in more metro areas, adding charging for regional routes, and strengthening highway networks. In finding that Electrify America’s Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan meets or exceeds all requirements of the 2.0L

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Highlights of the California Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan include: Metropolitan Areas: The central focus of electric vehicle charging infrastructure investment in Cycle 2 will shift to more DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations within metro areas, where electric vehicle (EV) drivers are expected to charge most often.

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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Specific to airports is the Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Pilot Program , which allows airports in the US to use Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to purchase EVs and to construct or modify infrastructure needed to use EVs. For example, you can offer free or discounted rates for employees or taxi partners.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing. Where it used to be Hertz or Avis–or a taxi–the choices now are much more complex. According to Navigant Research, it’s not going to change soon. We covered the start-up here.

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April 2023 – Plug-in car market share continues to grow in Norway

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Due to having a relatively modest battery for a large-ish SUV (64 kWh usable), and underwhelming efficiency, the real-world range is not class leading, but may be enough for some folks, given Norway’s well developed DC infrastructure. Let’s see how it gets on.

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The Benefits of Dynamic Charging of Electric Vehicles

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When an electric car is plugged to a DC charger, the car sends a message to the charger, requesting a specific amount of power. In the DC charging solutions provided by SETEC POWER the charging set up is configured throughout the charging session to match with the declining power requested by the car. Priority can come in many ways.