Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2023

bp pulse, one of the leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks in the UK and APCOA Parking Group, the UK’s leading provider of tailored parking solutions with an established presence in Europe, have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Just a few months after the launch, Porsche is expanding its charging service for plug-in and electric vehicles ( earlier post ) by five countries and additional functions. The platform now has more than 49,000 charging points in twelve countries. A new feature offered by the Porsche Charging Service is a rating function.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Volvo has received an order for 11 electric hybrid buses and 2 ABB automated electric bus fast-chargers to the city of Namur in Belgium with public transport authority and operator TEC. This is the largest order to date for the company’s electric bus system. TEC is buying the bus system as a turn-key solution.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2021

The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 E-Transit electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 to enhance its leading position in using electric vans for last mile delivery worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Elli, the Volkswagen subsidiary that manages all activities related to charging and energy for the Group in Europe, the Elia Group and its start-up re.alto signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Berlin. The MoU underscores the signatories’ shared vision of integrating electric cars into the electricity system.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2012

ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect Duo , the first 22 kW AC & DC fast charging station tested and proven to successfully support the Daimler smart electric drive and Renault Zoe using AC charging, as well as with CHAdeMO cars such as the publicly announced Nissan EV200, Mitsubishi Outlander, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant yesterday, 14 December, marking the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. Around 160,000 units of Audi’s first electric model have been delivered since 2018. Body and chassis of the Audi Q8 e-tron are connected.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2015

ABB is introducing an automated fast charging system which allows electric city buses to drive 24/7. With its automated rooftop connection and a typical charge time of 4–6 minutes, the system can easily be integrated in existing bus lines by installing fast chargers at end points, terminals, depots and/or intermediate stops.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Fastned, the Dutch company building a European network of fast charging stations, has raised €12.3 The proceeds of this issue will be used to further expand the network of fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, Germany other European countries. Fastned has a portfolio of AAA locations where fast charging stations can be realized.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Polestar, the electric performance car brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, unveiled the Polestar 2 electric fastback in an online reveal from Polestar’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Polestar 2 is the company’s first full electric, higher volume premium car.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 31, 2022

For the second year in a row, Charged has partnered with the global engineering and consulting firm umlaut to test and compare the user experience at the top DC fast charging networks and bring you the 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark. Charged : First of all, congratulations! The testing experts: umlaut.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2009

Coulomb Technologies, the developer and provider of a family of products and services that provide a plug-in vehicle charging infrastructure ( earlier post ), announced a series of infrastructure wins (two European, one US) in late May and early June. KHLim also has its own energy grid to which the ChargePoint charging stations are connected.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2017

At Busworld Europe in Belgium later this month, AKASOL will present its AKASYSTEM OEM battery system as a complete roof installation including the chiller and other additional components. The lithium-ion battery system achieves more than 3,000 full cycles and can be fast-charged with up to 500 kW.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault introduced its enhanced-range ZOE electric vehicle. At the same, ZOE owners can benefit from a range of new connected services and equipment upgrades. New connected services: Z.E. Renault also introduced two new services to simplify charging at the ~80,000 public charging stations in Europe: Z.E.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 27, 2022

Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. Given the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, many people are thinking hard about how to make the best use of all that rolling battery power. This is good for the grid.

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

Bosch’s solution uses the steering angle sensor and electric power steering to constantly analyze the driver’s steering behavior for typical signs of drowsiness. The latter also take control of the steering when parking, while the driver remains in charge of accelerating and braking.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Göteborg Energi has ordered two 450kW ABB OppCharge (Opportunity Charging) fast chargers, facilitating more efficient operation for articulated high-capacity electric buses in Gothenburg. When the Volvo Ocean Race is staged in Gothenburg in June 2018, two electrically powered articulated buses will showcase the latest developments.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

V as the name of its new eBike brand, which includes two innovative, integrated and connected eBikes: the Meld, a compact eBike, and the Merge, a folding eBike. V eBikes are launching first in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, due to the popularity of lithium-ion battery-powered eBikes in those markets. Riders can charge their AR?V

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Late last year, Volvo launched its very first all-electric model in North America. That’s partly due to the weight; the electric XC40 is a whopping 900 pounds heavier than the AWD gasoline version. Like a Tesla, the electric Volvo doesn’t need a button or key to start. liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 20, 2024

The launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin, marks a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks. It’s been a while since we heard anything from Can-Am on the electric motorcycle front. It’s a big day for BRP and its motorcycle brand, Can-Am.

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JANUARY 14, 2017

At the Brussels Motorshow in Belgium, Renault Pro+ introduced two new electric light commercial vehicles—New Kangoo Z.E. The company is also expanding its range of connected services for commercial customers as well as its specialist network. has a greater available range than any other electric LCV. and Master Z.E.—to

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Maxus is presenting a range of zero emission EV80 battery electric vans at the 67 th IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover. Under the new agreement with SAIC Maxus, LeasePlan will offer operational leasing solutions for the fully-electric EV80 large panel van to business customers across continental Europe.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2021

The 2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback ( earlier post ) are making their way to the US this fall, adding to Audi’s portfolio of all-electric performance vehicles. In-vehicle LTE-powered Wi-Fi for up to eight connected devices (requires subscription). Topview camera. Traffic sign recognition. Audi pre sense front.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

Choosing “best of” or “most important” new cars is always dicey, and doubly so with electric vehicles. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. Now we’ve driven both.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Choosing “best of” or “most important” new cars is always dicey, and doubly so with electric vehicles. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. Now we’ve driven both.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

ABB has received an order for a further 12 bus charging systems from Volvo Buses to power the largest single network. of electric buses and bus charging systems in Europe. ABB’s fast chargers are compliant with the open Interface OppCharge, which means that buses from other manufactures can also be charged.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 15, 2021

The reveals of the Canoo pickup and Kia EV6 have heads turning and yet another automaker, BMW-owned Mini this time announced plans that it would only produce battery-electric vehicles from 2030. Honda of America sales chief Dave Gardner told reporters one of the electric SUVs will be from the Honda brand, while the other will be an Acura.

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