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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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Tritium, a global developer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, and Miller Technology , a supplier of mobile mining equipment for safety and productivity, are partnering to provide fast chargers and light-duty battery EVs for the mining industry. —Paul Summers, Miller Technology’s Lead Battery Electric Vehicle Engineer.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Electrification of traffic on the so-called "last mile" is progressing. In particular, the courier-, express- and parcel-services industry (CEP) is a great driver. kWh/100km) available now with high-torque electric motor and 421 kilometers range as well as the fully electric EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

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The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. The charging locations will be separated by about 100 miles, a perfect distance for even the lowest-range EVs on the market. Volvo slates 2030 as its year to go fully electric. “We

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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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The L2 models recharge from a wall outlet; each unit is equipped with dual J1772 plugs and can charge 2 vehicles at once. The L3 fast chargers also recharge from a wall outlet; each model is compatible with CHAdeMO or Tesla standards. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5 kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW.

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. These zero tailpipe emission, lightweight composite vehicles have a battery range of more than 150 miles (240 kilometers), which is significantly higher than other EVs currently in service.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. Electricity providers E.ON

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