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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. Four chargers at the first Starbucks location in Provo, Utah (East Bay – University & 9 th , 979 S University Ave.)

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Tesla is opening a flagship store in Thailand: report

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Tesla is set to open a flagship store in Bangkok, Thailand, as early as June. The opening of the flagship store comes as Tesla is looking to accelerate its electric vehicle sales in Thailand. This was a bit higher than comparable Chinese models that are offered in the 1 million baht range.

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Considerations for convenience store DC fast charging solutions?

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In the burgeoning era of electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores sit on a gold mine of opportunity. As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, the electric vehicle market is booming, creating an urgent need for charging infrastructure. Choosing the right EV charger is crucial for convenience stores.

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Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux prototype

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Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux. The development project has explored how these qualities might be maintained while adopting a new fuel cell electric zero emission powertrain. The new powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan. Earlier post.)

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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Electric vehicle ownership is increasing, and that means more EVs on the road and more demand for charging services. What do the placement of electric vehicle charging stations mean for truck stops and roadside convenience store owners? The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2

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GM heat pump recovers energy from EV battery to power heating & propulsion while helping conserve range: Ultium Energy Recovery

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Through the Ultium Platform’s energy recovery system, this waste energy can increase a vehicle’s range, reduce battery energy needed for heating, increase charging speed and even enable sportier driving. The Ultium Platform can recover and store this waste heat from the Ultium propulsion system.

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Mercedes-Benz has produced more than 1,000 eCitaro electric buses

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More than 1,000 units of the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro low-floor electric bus have rolled off the production line in Mannheim in the nearly five years since its start of series production at the end of 2018. They increase the capacity of the battery cells by 50% at the same weight, thus allowing driving ranges of up to 280 kilometers (solo bus).

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