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Hyundai shuts down its engine development team amid focus on electric cars

Electrek

Hyundai announced that it is shutting down its internal combustion engine development team as the automaker focuses on electric cars. more… The post Hyundai shuts down its engine development team amid focus on electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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University of Warwick receives £1m grant to cultivate future engineers for electric cars

Innovation News Network

The University of Warwick has received £1m in funding to launch a new programme develop the next generation of engineers for electric cars. The post University of Warwick receives £1m grant to cultivate future engineers for electric cars appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

Green Car Congress

liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. This is mounted transversely and placed for the first time behind the combustion engine. Lamborghini has been synonymous with V12 engines since the company was founded.

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Saab engineers develop secret NEVS Emily GT electric car project as IP rights go up for sale

Electrek

Under financial hardship, the company is now closing product development activities – however, not before a new secret electric sports car project called NEVS Emily GT was revealed. more… The post Saab engineers develop secret NEVS Emily GT electric car project as IP rights go up for sale appeared first on Electrek.

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Apple’s electric car project meets speed bump as key engineers leave for startups

Teslarati

Apple’s electric vehicle initiative has met yet another set of speed bumps, as the tech giant lost three important engineers who were working on the long-rumored project. The engineers who departed from Apple were hired by startups working on air taxis. . Rogers was hired by air taxi startup Joby Aviation Inc.

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Apple ditches ‘Project Titan’ electric car: report

Teslarati

Apple has reportedly ditched the development of its electric car, known as “Project Titan.” The abandonment of the EV project marks a substantial shift in Apple’s most recent developments surrounding the car, which just occurred in January. However, Schwekutsch left Apple for Archer Aviation.

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Bentley Breaks Ground On New Engineering Technical Center

Electric Cars Report

Bentley is preparing for its transition to an all-electric car brand by constructing an “Engineering Technical Center” and “Launch Quality Center” at its main Crewe plant.

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