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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. million over its first six years, CCAT is one of 10 regional USDOT University Transportation Centers nationwide.

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DOE awards Magna a grant to develop and ‘auto qualify’ advanced motor; 1/2 the cost, 8x power density

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Magna has been awarded a grant by the US Department of Energy to develop and ‘auto-qualify’ advanced electric motor technologies for next-generation vehicle propulsion systems. The project will integrate the exclusive electric motor technologies with a transmission and inverter as part of an overall e-drive system.

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Hertz’s EV sale to fan cost concerns, dampen used-car market – ET Auto

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” The higher costs associated with repairing EVs stem from a lack of sufficient expertise in dealing with such vehicles and challenges in getting the replacement parts as they are still very new, industry experts said. . “Mainstream consumers are already hesitant to buy an EV, and this news only supports their concerns.”

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April

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Here’s a sample of some of the events happening this month: DRIVE Electric: Three Rivers Tribes Chapter Kickoff in Fort McDowell, Scottsdale and Chandler, AZ, a three-part event around Phoenix which will include two drives between the three stages of the event. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. April 14, 12pm-2pm.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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For example, the University of California, San Diego will receive approximately $3.5 million to engineer a low-cost, low-weight battery and to redesign vehicle frames so the battery becomes an integral part of a vehicle’s support structure. University of Houston. Princeton University. University of California Los Angeles.

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Ioniq 6 review; Supercharger cuts; Toyota and Ram fuel-cell trucks: The Week in Reverse

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As part of a commercial vehicle push, Stellantis plans a hydrogen fuel-cell Ram heavy-duty truck. Rivian is rejiggering the production capacity of its plant in Normal, Illinois, to accommodate up to 155,000 of its more affordable R2 SUVs annually. Look for the same formula, potentially, in future pickups. That will include 3,000 U.S.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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