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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. Norway now has two swap stations in operation, and Nio claims it will have 20 swap stations across Europe in countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden by the end of this year.

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Mitsubishi Motors to promote EVs with Hsinchu County in Taiwan

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The Hsinchu County government will introduce the i-MiEVs at the Taiwan High Speed Rail line’s Hsinchu Station as a taxi. It will analyze the demand and marketability throughout its operation to go forward with verifying more specifics for EV popularization, such as tax incentives and charging infrastructure installation.

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London taxis to be fueled by UK’s first network of hydrogen stations

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Funded by the Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, the HyTEC project (Hydrogen Transport for European Cities), which is part funded by the Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), will also see the installation of an Air Products hydrogen fueling station in London. Copenhagen Hydrogen Network , Denmark. HyRaMP , Belgium.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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Its partners have been involved in the implementation of the two existing refueling stations, the operation of five fuel cell London buses which joined the Transport for London fleet in 2011, with another three to join in 2013, as well as a fleet of hydrogen iconic London taxis, fueled by hydrogen. Hyundai joined the LHP earlier this year.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. Capability and capacity to install the charging and resolve other operational, communications, and technological challenges. . There are at least 31 countries and U.S. Japan has a 2035 deadline.

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Better Place Secures $350M Series B Round led by HSBC Group

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We’re in the process of improving the logistics around the installation with the goal of installing a switch system—a complete station—in less than one week. Currently, Agassi said, the first full-fledged battery switch station is built and in operation and testing in a hanger in Israel.

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Renault Unveils Four Concept EVs and Quickdrop Battery Switch System; Commits to 100,000 EVs with Better Place

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Renault and Better Place also announced an expansion of their current agreement by committing to a volume of at least 100,000 electric cars in Israel and Denmark by 2016. . Charging points will be installed close to residential areas, offices or shops. Characteristic components of an EV. Click to enlarge. . Click to enlarge.

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