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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

Green Car Congress

Traditional fluid testing tools, however, were not developed to effectively analyze lubricant properties in electrified environments. The spikes and the inherent electric field in high-voltage environments can allow electric currents to flow through the surfaces, damaging the lubricants and materials that keep them moving smoothly.

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Audi using augmented reality to increase efficiency in logistics planning

Green Car Congress

The virtual presentation of three dimensional holograms that are shown in their actual environment helps planners to better evaluate the future situation. dimensional hologram in the AR device and projects it in life size in the actual environment. making by web conferences.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

Green Car Congress

At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. Toyota is also racing a liquid hydrogen-fueled version. Earlier post.) —ACO President Pierre Fillon

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Simulate EV power electronics in real-time (Webinar) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Switching from a purely virtual environment to an entirely real environment can present unnecessary challenges. Join this webinar , presented by dSpace, to learn how to use a real controller running production code with real-time simulation of the power electronics stage. Reserve your spot—it’s free!

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center to launch 4 new system usability research projects

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These projects will focus on enabling safer and more efficient mobility systems by exploring driver behavior in different environments, monitoring driver health and identifying driver error when interacting with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies.

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Video Friday: RACER Heavy

Cars That Think

DARPA’s Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program recently conducted its fourth experiment (E4) to assess the performance of off-road unmanned vehicles. The hazardous, dynamic, and visually degraded environment of wildfire gives rise to many unsolved fundamental research challenges. [ From Humanoids 2018.

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A deep dive into the power electronics used for battery testing (Webinar) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Join this webinar , presented by NI—Now Part of Emerson, to take a look into the world of power electronics for battery testing. Join this webinar , presented by CSM, to learn more. See the full session list for the Spring Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Reserve your spot—it’s free!

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