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Megawatt charging tested: 40-tonne HGV recharged during driver’s break
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Zsofia Polos2025-08-29T14:00:00
A Volvo-based prototype electric lorry has been charged from 10% to 80% in just 42 minutes during trials in Switzerland, marking a step forward towards making megawatt charging commercially viable for long-haul fleets.
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