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European research teams to increase battery life with new charging protocol

An improved charging protocol could significantly extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries. In experiments, an international team of researchers has found a way to reduce the effects of ageing during charging - using only the charging protocol.

The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) comes into force

Voltpost presents curbside charging solution in the USA

Commercial Vehicles

Liège gets 32 electric buses and a new depot

Graphjet to build graphite plant in Nevada

Commercial Vehicles

MAN launches eTruck as 18- to 28-tonne chassis

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Kuka to deliver 700 robots for VW’s production in Spain

AST receives US certification for DC Meter

Panasonic opens new battery development centre in Japan

BASF puts plans for cathode material factory in Finland on hold

Polestar sales fall by 40 per cent

Commercial Vehicles

VDL opens new electric bus factory for Citea series

Volkswagen invests in Chinese production site in Hefei

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AFIF grant: EU funds 4,200 charging points and 48 hydrogen refuelling stations

Ford unveils 2024 Mustang Mach-E

EU Parliament approves stricter CO2 standards for trucks and buses

Commercial Vehicles

Van Hool goes to VDL and Schmitz Cargobull

Partners plan charging network rollout at CBRE properties in the USA

Stellantis to make the Fiat 500 electric more affordable

EV sales in China: March is the strongest month this year

VW Group sells fewer electric vehicles