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Thomson Reuters report finds established auto industry companies, not Silicon Valley, leading development of autonomous driving tech

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According to the report— 2016 State of Self-Driving Automotive Innovation —there were more than 22,000 new inventions related to self-driving automobiles between January 2010 and October 2015, with some clear leaders already emerging in the space. Toyota and Hyundai take the second and third places.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. The 2010 Ford Flex’s third-row interior storage bins contained 20% wheat straw biofiller. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. General Motors.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry. Beyond income growth, several factors are converging to propel the industry forward. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD

Baua Electric

The Japanese automakers will explore new software platforms, EV components, and other related tech. Toshihiro Mibe, Honda’s CEO, said the company will see if combining tech and knowledge “will enable us to become industry leaders by creating new value.” They may also collaborate on a new shared EV platform.

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Nissan Leaf’s phaseout might be good for the Japanese automaker: Opinion

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According to Automotive News’ sources, Nissan plans to retire its all-electric Leaf model and replace it with a different battery electric vehicle to compete with the more tech-savvy EVs in the market. The Texas-based EV maker showed the auto industry that customers could grow to like—and even love—battery electric vehicles.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

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2022 Mitsubishi eK X EV kei car for the Japan market Westcott was speaking as the auto industry waits for the federal government to reveal details of its new fuel standard intended to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles. Neither are as yet ruled in or out for Australia. “We

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Better Place gets $350m from banks, investors

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Mon, Jan 25 2010. “This is one of the largest investments made yet in the ‘clean tech’ sector. The company reaffirmed its original target to begin full commercial operations at the end of 2011, when industry partner Renault plans to offer the first car with a replaceable battery. billion,&# it said.

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