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It begins: Ethiopia set to become first country to ban internal combustion cars

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In response, Ethiopia’s Transport and Logistics Ministries have announced that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia, unless they are electric. (!) Details were scarce, but he has announced that, “ a decision has been made, that automobiles cannot enter Ethiopia unless they are electric ones.”

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GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

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According to Lauckner, one other important area where GM is applying electrification and connected vehicle technology is on urban mobility solutions. Earlier this year, GM signed a memorandum of understanding with the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co. concept in the Tianjin Eco-City.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) and the European Automobile Manufacturing Association (ACEA) proposed the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard in 2011. CCS combines the existing J1772 standard connection for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging with a two-pin connector for up to 350MW of DC-powered fast charging.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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The technology has gotten better and many of the elements of self-driving cars are already embedded into our current automobiles. Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. Cars will drive themselves and connect with others. billion by 2025.

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Hyundai Motor to invest $85B over next 10 years to accelerate transition to smart mobility provider

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To maximize production efficiency at these dedicated EV factories, Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS), which is scheduled to be operational this year, will be equipped with smart factory technology.

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Hyundai Motor Group to build $5.54B EV plant and battery factory in Georgia

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The new plant will feature a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value. Georgia is the Southeastern leader for EV registration per 1,000 registered automobiles. The project is expected to create about 8,100 new jobs.

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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. In tropical countries like Singapore, up to half the battery’s capacity is used to power the air-conditioning system. The team is applying for a Proof-Of-Concept (POC) grant in Singapore.

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