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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

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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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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. In March of 2015, AMP formally changed its name to Workhorse Group Incorporated.

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Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters

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The automaker will also work with Middle Tennessee Electric to study potential demand response uses, similar to projects already being undertaken by General Motors and Ford , to reduce electricity demand from fossil-fuel power plants. tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. Nissan U.S.

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

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the R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., SenseTime won the first place for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016) in the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge ( ILSVRC ), a competition jointly hosted annually by multiple universities including Stanford University to evaluate image recognition technologies. Honda R&D Co.,

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. By strategically situating EV charging stations in disaster-prone or remote areas, quick access and deployment becomes achievable.

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Bosch more broadly commercializing water injection system; up to 13% fuel savings under some conditions

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The water is thawed following the re-start of the engine. Particularly when accelerating quickly or driving on the freeway, the injection of additional water makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 13% in highway conditions and 4% in normal driving (WLTC).

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