Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2013
Volvo Car Group used the venue of the Geneva Motor Show to introduce new safety technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car. The advanced sensor system scans the area ahead. The technology also covers vehicles driving in the same lane. l/100 km (69 mpg US).
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
TriboForm Engineering , a spin-out from the University of Twente in The Netherlands, introduced its TriboForm software at Triboforum 2016 , a triennial industry conference. Launch customers Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Škoda are already developing components such as automotive hoods using the software.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
These include: HiTED In wheel motor for bus/truck (Volvo, Kollmorgen, Magnet Applications); HiUCV In wheel motor for refuse vehicle (Dennis Eagle, MIRA, Arnold Magnetics, MTL); MCVT Magnetic eCVT for heavy duty vehicles (Volvo, Arnold Magnetics); and MAGSPLIT Magnetic eCVT for passenger car (Ford, Romax Technology, Arnold Magnetics).
Green Car Congress
JULY 19, 2011
The US DOT’s is preparing NHTSA for a decision in 2013 that will determine whether the agency proceeds with regulatory activities that could require DSRC technology on new vehicles, consumer information programs that help new car buyers understand the effectiveness of this technology, or the need for further research and development.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2013
In April 2013, NHTSA requested pubic comments on further proposed changes to US-NCAP, including crash avoidance technologies as well as crashworthiness.). For example, in September 2012, NHTSA announced it would rate 54 vehicles for the 2013 model year, including 33 passenger cars, 16 sport utility vehicles, one van, and four pickups.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 30, 2009
The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac.
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APRIL 21, 2009
Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.
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