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Major automakers in Germany and the United States are teaming up to put more electric cars on the road.
Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW and Ford Motor have agreed to invest in a network of charging stations across Europe.
Auto executives say they'll build 400 stations along major highways starting next year, with thousands of ultra-fast charging outlets by 2020.
The stations are to be located at roughly 120-kilometer intervals and deliver up to 350 kilowatts, so that drivers can travel far and wide.
Carmakers are shifting more of their resources to EV development in Europe amid slow sales of diesel vehicles following an emissions scandal at Volkswagen.
Published Date:2016-12-01