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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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A first demonstrator shows how access rights, e.g. for car sharing, can be granted decentrally with a smartphone app. In connection with cars, feasible applications for this technology include automated payments, keyless access for car sharing schemes, on-demand services, tuning protection and automated driving functions.

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

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The report, supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, measures the technological nature of today’s auto industry and compares it to other sectors of the economy often viewed as technologically advanced. The report authors acknowledge the difficulty of defining “high-tech” in an ever-changing economic environment.

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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For all of these reasons, we’re teaming with automobile manufacturers, local and state governments and others to promote wider use of these vehicles, beginning with government vehicle fleets. Ford’s new electrified vehicle models will certainly contribute to the efforts.

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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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In addition to the Focus battery electric vehicle, Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric to sell a Transit Connect battery electric commercial vehicle for North America in 2010. The state of Michigan, Wayne County and the city of Wayne contributed more than $160 million in tax credits and grants to support Ford’s expansion opportunities.

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Two largest US automotive trade associations merge: Alliance for Automotive Innovation

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Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers—the two largest automotive industry trade associations in the US—merged to form a new association leveraging the expansive history of both organizations while creating a single, unified industry voice.

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

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The European automobile manufacturers, though ACEA, the automobile manufacturers’ trade association, have defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardize the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles. Global technical specification on “envelope”—vehicle inlet—for global solution.

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New “2-in-1” EV unit integrates traction motor and A/C compressor for increased range in hot climates

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The integrated compressor with drive motor, however, uses the recuperated energy immediately through the clutch connecting it to the traction motor. The team is applying for a Proof-Of-Concept (POC) grant in Singapore. After the development of the prototype, test bedding and refinements will be done at DLR’s facilities in Germany.

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