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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Reopen dealerships and motor vehicle workshops as soon as possible. Support up- and re-skilling of the labor force.

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DOE to award up to $4.5M to projects for alt fuel and advanced vehicle deployment

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This includes training for technicians and service personnel that will be operating and maintaining AFVs, and the associated fueling/re-charging infrastructure and service facilities, as well as tow-truck operators and automotive salvage/recycling operators that are dealing with wrecked vehicles and equipment end-of-life processes.

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Lead battery research consortium promises big leap in performance; technical roadmap under development

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A global battery consortium charged with advancing lead battery technology has re-launched as it prepares a new technical roadmap designed to extend both the performance and lifetime of the core battery technology. One of the Consortium’s studies is already underway in the US in partnership with the Argonne National Laboratory.

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Chevrolet is holding EV training workshops for dealers

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General Motors’ (GM) Chevrolet is holding a tour of electric vehicle (EV) training workshops in the U.S., The trainings have so far been held in Monticello, New York, Fort Worth, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, with upcoming workshops set to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada and Indianapolis, Indiana. ” MacPhee added.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

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The summary report examines three main categories of user charges: charges based on fuel consumption, on distance traveled, and on congestion levels. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). User Charges Based on Distance Traveled (VMT Fees). —Huang et al. —Huang et al.

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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Hinze is the engineer in charge of the rollout of the e-Golf and e-up!). The Golf offers the CCS charging system, enabling both AC and DC fast charging. kW charge to 100% SOC will take about 8 hours; a DC fast charge to 80% SOC will take about 30 minutes. The e-Golf then re-enters the main assembly flow.

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Greenius Weekend Update

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Sure, we’re as doomed as doomed can be, but why worry when there’s still time to pour a big tall one and party the weekend away? Not only is the South Bay’s greenest city getting the EVs for use by city officials, Mini USA is also providing an electric charging station for the cars.

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