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Mercedes-Benz launches vehicle data analytics project with City of Boston to help improve uneven roads

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While the company has on-going projects in several European countries, this partnership with Boston in the United States is the first in North America. It is well known that not all neighborhoods and communities use Boston 311 at the same rate, yet 311 is a major driver of how some City resources are allocated.

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car2go carsharing expands to Seattle

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car2go North America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America, will start its carsharing service in Seattle on 19 Dec. Parking, fuel, insurance and maintenance are included in the fee. Registration for membership opens today at seattle.car2go.com.

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car2go launches North America’s first all-electric carsharing network in San Diego

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LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, and the City of San Diego officially launched North America’s first all-electric carsharing network. Parking, recharging, insurance and maintenance are included. car2go N.A.,

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Daimlers car-sharing service car2go expands to Canada

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a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will also be located in Vancouver. First launched in Ulm, Germany three years ago, car2go was successfully rolled out a year later in North America in Austin, Texas. A newly created company, car2go Canada Ltd., The rental prices in Vancouver are C$0.35

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NYC Testing Rexroth Hydraulic Hybrid Technology in Refuse Trucks

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The HRB system-equipped trucks will be operated in all five of the City’s boroughs, to test fuel efficiency and other parameters in a wide range of neighborhoods, seasonal conditions, and operating environments. Reduced brake maintenance costs and the associated vehicle downtime offer another significant system savings.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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To save development and maintenance costs, and to leverage emerging standards, charging station manufacturers increasingly turn to EV ecosystem partners. A Level 2 connector is designated SAE J1772 and is the standard for all EVs produced in North America. Type 2 chargers can also be installed in-home for faster charging.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Each vehicle has a home location: a reserved parking space located on a street, driveway, or neighborhood parking lot in the member’s area, to which it must be returned at the end of the reservation. The company abandoned North America and now operates only in Europe under the Share Now brand.

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