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EIB awards €17M to QEV to advance zero emissions transport in developing countries

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The funding will boost the company’s development of electric powertrains for small urban transport vehicles, electric racing technologies, fast charging systems, and electric vehicles (EVs). The EIB funding will not only contribute to sustainable public mobility and tackling climate change, but will also support new jobs.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. It is faster with DC charging—which is standard for the EQC, with a suitable market-specific plug—for example via CCS (Combined Charging Systems) in Europe and the USA, CHAdeMO in Japan or GB/T in China. Active and passive safety.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations. Charging at a Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is up to three times faster than at a domestic power socket. Depending on the SoC (state of charge), the EQC can be charged with a maximum output of up to 110 kW at an appropriate charging station.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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At the start of 2023, PHEV subsidies were phased out, resulting in lower PHEV sales compared to 2022, and in December 2023, all EV subsidies ended after a ruling on the Climate and Transformation Fund. In Germany, the sales share for electric cars fell from 30% in 2022 to 25% in 2023. In 2024, Hyundai announced investments of USD 1.1

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Scientists and engineers have extended the range of EVs by cramming ever more energy into their batteries, and vehicle charging networks have expanded in many countries. With all this, consumers and policymakers alike are hopeful that society will soon greatly reduce its carbon emissions by replacing today’s cars with electric vehicles.