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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

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In California, public and private stakeholders in the transportation sector launched a new organization— Veloz —to accelerate the adoption of EVs. Veloz members include: Automakers, including GM, BMW Group, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Subaru, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ford.

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CALSTART: zero-emission trucks, buses, off-road equipment on track for 78% rise in models in 2020, doubling by 2023

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Hyundai and Kia also announce €100-million investment in the UK-based startup Arrival. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus just how critical our e-commerce, shipping and transportation industries and the vehicles that power them are to our worldwide economy, our health and our daily lives.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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What did you tell the folks in Sacramento? Gregory Poilasne: In April, I went in front of the Energy Committee and the Transportation Committee of the California Senate. Kia, Hyundai will be launching bidirectional-capable vehicles. Gregory Poilasne: Not at this point, but the OEMs over there are very aggressive on the subject.

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