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Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

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Tesla has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, offering a recharge of up to 200 miles for around 15 minutes. EV chargers are necessary for the world to transition from fossil-fuel vehicles to all-electric battery-powered cars. The Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program is available in select EU countries.

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Opel says Ampera was Europe’s best-selling passenger electric-drive vehicle in May

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Based on the latest available figures, the Ampera is also the best-selling EV in Germany with a share of more than a third and Switzerland with 44%. A 16 kWh lithium ion battery powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor of the Ampera. liter, 63 kW/86 hp gasoline engine.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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These vehicles, with a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, offer an extended range that performs under demanding conditions: mail routes of 100 km (62 miles) or more through the cold, hilly and mountainous terrain. Average fuel consumption at full power is 0.3 Click to enlarge.

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Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

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The Volta Zero will use 160 - 200 kWh of battery power, and Volta Trucks has selected to fit the vehicle with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries instead of a Nickel Cobalt Manganese set up used in most passenger cars. It also provides packaging benefits by freeing up space between the chassis rails.