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Volkswagen WeShare launched in Berlin as full-electric service; 1,500 e-Golfs to start

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Customers will need to have a smart phone and credit card, to be at least 21 years old, to have held a driving license for at least one year and to be registered at an address in Germany. In later operation, users will receive incentives for recharging vehicles themselves. million by the beginning of this year.

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KIT and e-bike manufacturer Coboc developing quick charging process for e-bike batteries

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The new quick charging process is to be based on lithium-ion cells of long service life, to reach a comparably high charging current of up to ten amperes, and to be suited for recharge at normal 230 V plugs within less than one hour.

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Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept with smartphones and NFC

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Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). In addition the device’s battery is recharged wirelessly while in use. The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015.

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Yamaha Joins Global Move to Battery Swaps for E-bikes

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E-bikes are powered by relatively small batteries that can be wrangled by the average person who can handle a carton of milk. The new entity, which is slated to kick off operations in Germany and the Netherlands in early 2025, says they’ll partner with manufacturers for maximum compatibility among models and types of e-bike.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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Power for up to another 300 kilometers (WLTP) is recharged in just 15 minutes. This means that, following the purchase and the initial new-car configuration, some of the features of the EQS can be adapted according to personal preferences. The EQS can be charged with up to 200 kW at fast charging stations with direct current.

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International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

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The French approach follows on from the “H2 Mobility” initiatives in Germany ( earlier post ) and Great Britain ( earlier post ), among others, and is co-funded by the stakeholders themselves and the European Union within the HIT (Hydrogen for Transport Infrastructure) framework project. The results will be published in late 2013.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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The 25 experiments address four global megatrends—explosive population growth; an expanding middle class; air quality and public health concerns; and changing customer attitudes and priorities—challenging today’s transportation model and limiting personal mobility, especially in urban areas. Ford Charsharing, Germany.

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