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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. and the ID. and the ID. Buzz and ID.4

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MAN Truck & Bus will offer an eBus chassis for the global market; NMC and LFP battery options

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MAN Truck & Bus will in future be offering an eBus chassis for the global market. First prototypes are to be delivered as early as 2023, series production is slated to start in 2024. Analysts expect demand for electric buses to continue to rise in the coming years.

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Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries starting to test the first fully electric Freightliner trucks from end of 2018 onwards

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In June, Daimler Trucks presented two new fully electric trucks from its US-subsidiary Freightliner. Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

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Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries starting to test the first fully electric Freightliner trucks from end of 2018 onwards

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In June, Daimler Trucks presented two new fully electric trucks from its US-subsidiary Freightliner. Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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By sourcing lithium from a second supplier, we are securing requirements for production of our current fifth generation of battery cells. Based on its current market forecast, the BMW Group expects at least 50% of its global sales to come from fully-electric vehicles in 2030.

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Volkswagen Group sells 9.24 million vehicles in 2023, BEV share increases to 8.3% | Autocar Professional

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All regions contributed to this growth, with Europe (+19.7%) and North America (+17.9%) being the main drivers. China, the Group’s largest single market, grew by 1.6% despite a challenging market environment. The share of all-electric vehicles in deliveries rose to 8.3% In South America , the Group handed over 9.4

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A – Charged EVs

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Charged has covered a number of firms that offer varying menus of products and services. Some charging providers have developed their own in-house software systems, but others rely on third-party software products. These might be utilities, system integrators, or electrical installers and contractors.