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

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry?

Clean Fleet Report

Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry? With the introduction of an electric version, we could see a dramatic change in the EV industry. This targets a market the EV industry has been trying to hit for some time. This highlights a huge opportunity for other manufacturers in the auto industry.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Click to enlarge. —Center for Automotive Research. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Vehicles Are Playing a Bigger Role at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Photo Gallery)

CleanTechnica EVs

As the auto industry descends upon Sin City for the ultimate automotive experience, roaring engines and smoking tailpipes are typically the norm. But this year was definitely a bit different. Yesterday, I showcased an impressive display of Tesla mods at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Okay, let’s rewind a bit.

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Radar to Lidar: How self-driving cars see roads

Baua Electric

Read more Autonomous driving vehicles use a set of technologies including radar, lidar sensors, and high-definition cameras to ensure a driving behaviour that is safe and doesn’t require human interference. CASE refers to technologies like connected vehicles, autonomous driving technology, shared mobility and electric mobility.

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Hillcrest Energy and Hercules Electric partner on electric powertrains

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was founded in 2018 by James Breyer, an auto-industry veteran who worked in advanced engineering on multiple electric vehicle projects with global automakers. If all milestones are met, Hillcrest and Hercules expect to enter into a definitive commercialization agreement. Hercules Electric Mobility, Inc.

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Changan's NEV brand Shenlan aims for 200,000 sales this year

CN EV Post

Deng did not disclose how Shenlan will meet its goal of selling 200,000 vehicles this year, and the brand offered up to 42,000 yuan ($6,090) in purchase discounts during last month's price war in the Chinese auto industry. I think the whole industry will be sustainable only if there is a value war," he said.

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