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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 brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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The award-winning TOSA e-bus, developed by ABB in Switzerland, is already in use in Geneva and will soon be implemented in the French city of Nantes. The ABB Terra 53 is the best-selling 50 kW DC charging station in Europe and North America, supporting the CCS, CHAdeMO and simultaneous 43 kW AC charging standards.

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Opbrid Tr?kbaar ultra-high-power automatic charging station for heavy-duty trucks debuts at IAA 2014

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The system for the automatic fast charging of heavy-duty electric trucks is 100% compatible with the standards-based B?sbaar. sbaar V3 are designed for ultra high power mode 4 DC charging, up to 650 kW. kbaar for trucks at IAA 2014. The Opbrid Tr?kbaar kbaar and B?sbaar Both the Opbrid Tr?kbaar kbaar and the new Opbrid B?sbaar

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Bombardier showing TRAXX AC Last Mile Locomotive

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Initial test runs are currently taking place on the public network in Switzerland. The locomotive complies with the exhaust standard stage IIIB. It is available in three electrical variants (for multi-system, AC and DC locomotives), as well as in a diesel-electric variant.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivering 10 eActros electric heavy-duty trucks to customers for two years of fleet testing

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Participating in the fleet test are ten customers from a variety of sectors in Germany and Switzerland: Dachser, Edeka, Hermes, Kraftverkehr Nagel, Ludwig Meyer, pfenning logistics, TBS Rhein-Neckar and Rigterink from Germany; and Camion Transport and Migros from Switzerland.

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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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E-Motor Enables Chain-Free Bike-by-Wire

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The pedals turn the crank running through a standard brushless DC machine inside: fixed coil copper windings around an iron core are arranged within the cylinder as the generator stator. Magnets in the turning rotor create the current. It should move the bike on one hand, and independently send the "chain feeling" back to the rider.

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