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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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However, the document notes, while Horizon 2020 will provide the general framework for transport research and. innovation, it is of key importance to spell out in more detail the priorities and operation of financing for research and innovation development in the automotive industry. Earlier post.)

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U.S. Regulator Proposes Updated Rules for Autonomous Vehicles in Exchange for Data

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steering wheels and pedals) have to be given exceptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to legally operate in populated areas, NHTSA leadership believes that having access to the data they’ve collected will be useful in informing decisions on how the rules could be changed. That does make sense.

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

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An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. The future of JAC is EV,” declared Jason Pecotic, the managing director of BLK Auto. 2023 JAC T9 Hunter pick-up. “We

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USCAR helps to develop charging-readiness tools for plug-in & electric vehicles through US DRIVE

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Founded in 1992, USCAR is the collaborative automotive technology company for Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development.

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Tesla’s Autopilot probe worries Morgan Stanley with ‘reputational risks’

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Headed by analyst Adam Jonas, the note outlines the potential risks that Tesla could face with the probe, which intends to investigate 11 instances of Autopilot-equipped cars crashing into emergency vehicles, according to the documents. There are bound to be mistakes and incidents just as there were with early vehicles.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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Such a valuation is ambitious , as it would make Rivian’s market cap just a bit lower than veterans such as General Motors ($84.82 billion) and Ford Motor Company ($79.65 It would also overtake longtime players in the auto segment, such as Japanese carmakers Honda Motor Co., The Finances So Far. ” Conclusion.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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A 135 kWh battery pack under the cabin and bed powers four 150 kW (200 hp) electric motors, one per wheel. Total power is quoted as 600 kW (800 hp), though the two rear motors provide slightly higher torque than the fronts, to assist in off-road hill-climbing. Rivian is launching production slowly and carefully. The next Tesla?

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