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European consortium launches 4-year, $80M L3Pilot research project to test Level 3, 4 autonomous driving in 11 countries

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A European research consortium under the management of the Volkswagen Group launched the four-year L3Pilot project to test the viability of automated driving as a safe and efficient means of transportation. —Aria Etemad from Volkswagen Group Research, project coordinator L3Pilot.

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Protean Electric introduces production in-wheel motor at SAE World Congress; 25% increase in peak torque

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Protean has developed multiple demonstration vehicles, including a Vauxhall Vivaro cargo van, Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group (GAC) Trumpchi sedan, a Ford F150 pick-up truck, and BRABUS full electric and hybrid vehicles, based on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

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The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

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H2 Mobility initiative agrees on $474M plan for hydrogen refueling network in Germany; 400 stations by 2023

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—Professor Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Accordingly the planned H2 Mobility joint venture will work closely together with the automobile industry.

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EU reaches compromise on 2035 new ICE vehicle ban

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Many from both sides, as well as manufacturing groups, maintained that the development of infrastructure is still very much needed and that Europe must dedicate itself to becoming more resource independent in terms of materials used in electric vehicles and other carbon-reducing technologies.

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Non-intrusive bio-monitoring system anticipates driver fatigue in the vehicle to prevent accidents

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The approach is similar in concept to technologies Ford described as part of its release of the S-MAX Concept ( Earlier post.) Glucose Level Monitoring connects with Ford SYNC could warn parents if a sleeping child in the rear seats suffers a diabetic episode. Partners also include Fico Mirrors, S.A., and biosensors—PLUX.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Findings of the report include: Toyota and the BMW Group are industry leaders. In the group of smaller producers, Isuzu showed a noticeable improvement.