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Ford SuperVan 4.2 Races To The Clouds With Refined EV Power & Aerodynamics For 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Electric Cars Report

Ford Performance is gearing up for the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb brought to you by Gran Turismo with an electrifying entry – the all-new, improved Ford SuperVan 4.2.

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SAE International and General Motors launch AutoDrive Challenge II; Level 4 autonomy

Green Car Congress

SAE International announced the launch of the SAE AutoDrive Challenge II through a continued partnership with GM. The AutoDrive Challenge II competition, part of SAE’s Collegiate Design Series (CDS), expands upon the SAE AutoDrive Challenge, which began in 2017 and runs through the middle of 2021. Earlier post.).

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Scaleo chip introduces Advanced Motor Events Control (AMEC) technology for internal combustion engine and electric motor control

Green Car Congress

France-based Scaleo chip has introduced AMEC (Advanced Motor Events Control), a technology for internal combustion engines and electric motors control. AMEC has been designed to cover Euro 7 and CAFE powertrain applications and provides performance and high system integration capabilities for both thermal and electric applications.

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Gogoro battery-swapping electric scooters continue international expansion

Baua Electric

Nebula Energy joined Gogoro at a joint press event in Kathmandu today, where Nepal’s first battery-swapping station is located. The Gogoro Crossover GX250 electric scooter, launched late last year , has been referred to as the first two-wheeled SUV for its utility design that enables heavier cargo-duty and off-road riding.

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Study confirms €1T green hydrogen potential for Africa

Green Car Congress

Africa can produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035, according to a new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal and UCLG Africa. The report was formally handed over to partners on 20 December.

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Volkswagen presents all-electric ID. XTREME off-road concept car

Green Car Congress

At the international ID. XTREME has something special to offer: the driving noise was developed together with Volkswagen Design especially for the concept vehicle and is output to the outside via a sound generator in the wheel housing. Treffen in Ticino, Switzerland, Volkswagen presented the ID. XTREME off-road concept car.

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SAE International announces 2017 symposium to discuss emissions control for light duty vehicles; Tier 3 regs

Green Car Congress

SAE International will host the “ SAE 2017 Light Duty Emissions Control Symposium ,” 23-24 January 2017, at the Washington DC Convention Center. The symposium will focus on how mandated vehicle emissions are being reduced via vehicle design, powertrain design, aftertreatment, and fuel content and development.

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