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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. The project is focused on topics such as e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts. 108 young researchers presented the topics of their doctoral theses at the MobileLifeCampus in Wolfsburg.

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Honda just premiered two crazy EV designs at CES

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Honda just premiered two CRAZY electric vehicle designs at this year’s CES event in Las Vegas, and has plans to bring them to market with a launch in 2026. The company also wants to introduce new advancements in design, automated driving, connected technologies, performance, and battery efficiency.

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Volvo Group collaborates with California stakeholders to showcase potential of connected vehicle technologies with a Volvo VNL

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The vision of a connected vehicle infrastructure test bed for Eco-Drive brought together two independent projects funded by the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Designing Disaster-Proof EV Infrastructure

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As these incidents become increasingly prevalent, EV manufacturers and stakeholders must design resilient systems and frameworks to withstand such events, especially in disaster-prone areas. Charger compatibility is also a huge concern as software connections can vary significantly by vehicle and charging equipment type.

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Ford launches 10-year project to transform Dearborn campus; sustainability in the built environment; Living Building Challenge

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million square feet of work space will be rebuilt and upgraded into even more technology-enabled and connected facilities. Just as the Rouge manufacturing renovation completed in 2003 set a new standard for sustainability, we expect to do the same as we transform our campuses into a modern, efficient complex that enhances the environment.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $32 million in funding for 10 innovative projects as part of the Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Autonomous On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Earlier post.) Michigan Technological University. 2,801,390.

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