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Audi e-tron GT first vehicle in the VW Group to dispense with actual prototype in 3P workshops

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The Audi e-tron GT is the first vehicle in the VW Group to dispense with an actual prototype in the 3P (Production Preparation Process) workshops, according to Markus Moinot, Head of Production Planning Processes in Neckarsulm. Hitherto these tests used to be conducted in workshops on prototypes. —Markus Moinot.

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Tesla installs solar lighting at local park near Giga Berlin

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on Wednesday, Tesla’s Giga Berlin sponsored the installation of three solar lights at a park near the factory, providing light to a skate park, a soccer field and a volleyball court. While attending a soldering workshop at Giga Berlin last year, they simply asked the trainer if Tesla could help with lighting at the park.

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Cal Energy Commission hosting technology merit review workshop on EV charging infrastructure project

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The California Energy Commission will host a workshop Monday, 25 April, in which executives from four companies including ChargePoint and Green Charge Networks, two non-profits, one municipal utility district and one state agency will discuss the successes and challenges of developing electric vehicle charging technology in California.

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California ARB holding two workshops on developing measure to reduce emissions from TRUs

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To that end, ARB staff is holding two more workshops on the development of a regulation to limit the amount of time that internal combustion engine-driven TRUs and TRU gensets operate while stationary, as well as requiring an overall zero-emission mode operating time. Background.

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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The buses are recharged using five charging systems permanently installed at the depot, each with an output of 150 kW. They were previously installed by Mercedes-Benz at BSAG’s depot under an earlier supply contract.

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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

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The first workshop focused on hydrogen transmission and distribution and was held at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 25-26 February 2014. The second workshop also was held at NREL 27-28 February 2014, and focused on electrolytic hydrogen production. Highlights of the workshop by topic area included: Commercial.

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Tesla Sweden expands operations fueling IF Metall’s strike

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Tesla is investing in a new damage workshop and ten new charging stations in Sweden despite IF Metall’s ongoing strike, which started in October 2023. The all-electric automaker is already hiring for its new workshop in Huddinge, Stockholm. IF Metall plans to stand outside Tesla’s new workshop and picket.

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