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Toyota continues prepare the market for fuel cell vehicle in 2015

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Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. An electric vehicle is suitable for short-distance commuting, because of its short cruising distance and long charging time.”. “We Click to enlarge.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”). Volvo hybrid bus.

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Domino’s launches 800 Chevrolet Bolt EV fleet for pizza delivery

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After testing autonomous vehicles for deliveries in 2015, which is still under development, Domino’s is pushing to “lead the charge in the future of pizza delivery,” CEO Russel Weiner said. Domino’s has been delivering pizzas for 62 years, with the first vehicle ever used being a Volkswagen Beetle.

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Honda and China-based SenseTime to jointly research and develop AI technologies for automated driving

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Risk prediction: Predicting the future position of pedestrians and vehicles based on the results of estimating the driving environment and the intentions of pedestrians and vehicles. The Mobile Power Pack World at CES will also exhibit a battery exchanger concept that can store and charge mobile power packs.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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billion by 2028 in the United States, the future of disaster recovery must include planning for EVs. EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. Notably, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated $7.5

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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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In the future, it is exceedingly likely that these and similar services may be able to operate with a driverless approach. The driverless cars, and future mobility services based on them, will also provide a major opportunity for electric vehicles, IHS suggests. —Egil Juliussen. Currently, these services require drivers.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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In its 2015-2020 Transportation Electrification Action Plan, Québec set a target of 100,000 registered plug-in vehicles by 2020. Those manufacturers will have the option of purchasing credits to avoid paying the regulatory charges set out in the regulation or hold the credits for their future needs.

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