Tesla Cybertruck Shows Up In Michigan At Formula SAE Booth
InsideEVs
MAY 23, 2022
The event at Michigan International Speedway was an engineering competition where Tesla could recruit new employees.
Tesla Cybertruck makes its most recent appearance in Michigan
Teslarati
MAY 23, 2022
The Tesla Cybertruck made its most recent public appearance this past weekend at the Michigan Formula SAE competition at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. The 2022 Formula SAE competition at Michigan took place from the 18 to the 21 of May. Cybertruck again!
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Ford teases F-150 Lightning launch event for April 26
Teslarati
APRIL 13, 2022
Ford is teasing a launch event for its next electric vehicle, the F-150 Lightning, on April 26 as the all-electric pickup heads closer to initial deliveries. It will take place at Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. It will take place at Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan.
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Nissan expands R&D with new Safety Advancement Lab in North America
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Nissan has expanded its Michigan-based engineering center, Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), with a more than $40-million Safety Advancement Lab for vehicle safety testing. Engineers can conduct 48 different passive safety crash test simulations onsite, creating efficiencies in timing and results analysis.
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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2022
The fire service has had more than 100 years to gain the knowledge needed to respond to internal combustion engine fires, and it is critical that they are now educated on EV safety. —Andrew Klock, senior manager of education and development at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Preview: Dodge Hornet R/T plug-in hybrid stings with 30-mile electric range, muscle-car cues
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 16, 2022
As part of a Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge has revealed the 2023 Hornet, a performance-themed compact car—er, crossover—that brings some pint-size punch back to the Dodge lineup.
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Ford first to test autonomous vehicle at U Michigan Mcity
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Ford is the first automaker to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity—the full-scale simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan. Every mile driven there can represent 10, 100 or 1,000 miles of on-road driving in terms of our ability to pack in the occurrences of difficult events. Earlier post.) Resources.
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2020 Detroit Auto Show cancels amid COVID-19 pandemic; expected conversion of TCF Center to field hospital
Green Car Congress
MARCH 29, 2020
2020 NAIAS Chairman Doug North said show officials are also discussing plans for a fundraising activity later this year to benefit the children’s charities that were designated as beneficiaries of the 2020 Charity Preview event. NAIAS will hold its next annual show in June 2021. TCF as hospital. Two FEMA MAs ($5.6
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MAHLE Powertrain wins IMECHE’S Dugald Clerk Prize for innovative pre-chamber ignition technology; Active MJI
Green Car Congress
JULY 14, 2020
An author partnership from MAHLE Powertrain in the US has been recognized for its work on pre-chamber ignition, presented at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers’ Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain Systems conference in December 2019. Active MJI has previously demonstrated 20-30% improvements in engine efficiency.
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Drive System Design showcases the toolsets and test capabilities for next generation of EVs
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Electrified powertrain engineering consultancy Drive System Design (DSD) will highlight its simulation, optimization and test capabilities created in response to the significant increase in demand for EV electric drive system development, at the Cenex-LCV event at Millbrook this week. Following continued investment of more than $2.5
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US Army, GM collaborate to improve automotive cybersecurity
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 15, 2019
In addition to improving cybersecurity processes, both organizations aim to share key learnings with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for the development of common standards. Two Army engineers will embed with their counterparts at GM, while a GM expert is scheduled to co-locate with the Army’s Ground Vehicle Cybersecurity Team.
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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Tesla completed its purchase of Wiferion in July, but sold the company shortly thereafter, all while keeping the company’s engineers. Tesla sells wireless charging unit firm Wiferion, but keeps its engineers: report Up until now, Tesla kept its developments of wireless EV charging underwraps.
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UC Berkeley leading project investigating partial fuel stratification and microwave-assisted sparkplugs for LTC engines
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2013
million project is supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation as part of their collaborative research program for advanced combustion engines. Operating principle behind an engine using PFS. Ringing is analogous to knocking in spark-ignited engines.). The 3-year, $1.65-million Earlier post.)
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Video Friday: LASSIE On the Moon
Cars That Think
APRIL 5, 2024
We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. ESA ] Cassie is able to walk on sand, gravel, and rocks inside the Robot Playground at the University of Michigan. Paper ] via [ Michigan Robotics ] Not bad for 2016, right?
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Video Friday: Lunar Base
Cars That Think
MARCH 24, 2023
We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Meet Fifi, a software engineering team lead at Boston Dynamics. Michigan Engineering researchers aim to change that. Paper ] Thanks, Van!
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Tesla’s original Cybertruck prototype stuns at CVPR 2022 Conference
Teslarati
JUNE 22, 2022
The Cybertruck’s presence at the event came not long after Tesla brought over the updated prototype of the all-electric pickup truck at the Michigan International Speedway’s Formula FAE event. If you are in New Orleans, do stop by the booth, talk to the engineers & checkout the Cyber.
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Elio Motors unveils prototype 3-wheeler
Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2013
Startup Elio Motors unveiled its prototype 3-wheeler at a press event in Michigan. The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. l/100 km) in the city.
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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup
Green Car Congress
MARCH 5, 2020
At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design.
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U-M solar car team wins Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 20, 2015
The University of Michigan Solar Car squad took top spot in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge. Starting in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the event comprised three days of racing through city streets and desert. More than a dozen ADU engineering students joined the U-M squad throughout the event.
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Video Friday: Your Robot Dog
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): Michigan Robotics ] I am not making any sort of joke about sausage handling. Robot choreography by Boston Dynamics and Monica Thomas. Torc ] Blarg not more of this. CMU RI ].
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Video Friday: Ameca Humanoid
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 3, 2021
We’ll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): Engineered Arts ] Looks like Flexiv had a tasty and exceptionally safe Thanksgiving! Michigan Robotics ] Thanks, Bruce! Apparently, the eventual plan is to get Ameca to walk.
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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 30, 2020
During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering in Brighton, Michigan will be the first company to pilot the training and certification program.
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TTAC Rewind: NASCAR Comes to Chicago
The Truth About Cars
JULY 2, 2023
Now I am here, at the event's media center, typing up this post while waiting for the rain to stop so the racing can start. Yesterday's Xfinity race was stopped for lightning and should be resumed today -- and hopefully, the main event, the Cup Series race, will be able to go forward. The rain is supposed to clear in the afternoon.
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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
By integrating these systems with data from emerging CAV technologies, vehicles will be able to predict future driving conditions and events such as changing road grade or the interactions with other vehicles merging from multiple intersections. Michigan Technological University.
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U-M Solar Car Team wins a fourth consecutive American Solar Challenge, sets record
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2012
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the 2012 American Solar Challenge (ASC) with its car Quantum, snagging a fourth consecutive ASC title, and also breaking the record the team set in 2008. This is the seventh North American title for the U-M team, which won the inaugural event in 1990 with its first car, the Sunrunner.
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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2012
million to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at A123’s Livonia, Michigan manufacturing facility. million related to inventory produced at its Michigan facilities that may be defective. State of Michigan Center of Energy and Excellence Grant. Michigan Economic Growth Authority.
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Video Friday: Robot Opera
Cars That Think
AUGUST 6, 2021
We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): A Michigan Robotics Colloquium, hosted by the Robotics Graduate Student Council (RGSC), was held on July 27, 2021 about assistive technologies. Michigan Robotics ]
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American Axle introduces EcoTrac disconnecting all wheel drive
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2013
Guys, AAM Vice President Product Engineering. AAM’s EcoTrac Disconnecting AWD can be engaged with driver input or when Automated Transition Events (ATEs) occur. These ATEs are 100% customizable and include both environmental and dynamic events such as lower temperatures, rain detection and changes in slope among others.
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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The multi-disciplinary nature and challenges of HKT design requires expertise from a range of scientific and engineering fields working together concurrently. The University of Michigan. The University of Michigan proposes the RAFT concept as a solution for hydrokinetic energy harvesting. Aquantis, Inc.
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Video Friday: Your Robot Dog
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
We'll also be posting a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months; here's what we have so far ( send us your events !): Michigan Robotics ] I am not making any sort of joke about sausage handling. Robot choreography by Boston Dynamics and Monica Thomas. Torc ] Blarg not more of this. CMU RI ].
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94 New 4-cylinder 2.3L EcoBoost on Lincoln MKC small SUV; future EcoBoost prospects
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2013
The all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility, unveiled last week, offers an all-new engine—a 2.3-liter Ford says the engine can deliver up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable six-cylinder engines. Other engines in Ford’s EcoBoost family are the 1.0-liter liter four-cylinder engines; and the 3.5-liter
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9 Teams Advancing to Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Validation Stage
Green Car Congress
JULY 28, 2010
Nine Finalist teams in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE have made it through on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) and now move into a Validation stage before prize money will be awarded this September. Edison2, Very Light Car #97 (Charlottesville, VA), Internal Combustion Engine.
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The Automotive Research Center at the University of Michigan’s Annual Program Review: The Driving Force Behind Autonomous Vehicles
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2015
Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) awarded MEAM [Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics] a three-year, $7.5-million Professionals representing each of the three aforementioned domains (academia, government, industry) comprised the event’s nearly 300 attendees. by James Garay, ARC. “ In the fall of 1994, the U.S.
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GM launches Volt field quality assessment and service programs
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2011
Concurrent with upcoming deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt to dealerships in California, Connecticut (Tri-State Metro Area), Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, D.C., GM’s Technical Assistance Center will be staffed with personnel who have been trained on the Volt alongside the company's field service engineers.
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Ford announces $3.7bn investment into EV and ICE projects, 6,200 new UAW jobs
Teslarati
JUNE 2, 2022
billion into the development of new electric and combustion engine vehicle projects, including new versions of the gas-powered Mustang and Ranger pickup. Ford will hold a press event at 10:30 am ET to officially announce the investment. Ford Motor Company announced today it would invest $3.7 Ford announced that a portion of the $3.7
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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is being manufactured more than its gas-powered sibling
Teslarati
JUNE 4, 2021
Less than two years later, Ford is building more units of the Mach-E than of its gas-powered sibling, the Mustang, in a stunning turn of events. This is compared to the 26,089 combustion engine Mustangs that Ford has built at its factory in Michigan, the report indicated.
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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology
Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2011
At the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan, US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, David Sandalow, announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 2 : Plugging into the Future competition and the sixteen university teams selected to participate. EcoCar 2 Malibu. Click to enlarge.
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Video Friday: Punch-Out
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Paper ] via [ Michigan Robotics ] Thanks, Wami! Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. RAMIEL ] Thanks, Temma!
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139 ALTe To Unveil Prototype Range Extended Electric Powertrain for Retrofits at Work Truck Show
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2010
Michigan-based ALTe LLC will unveil the prototype for Range Extended Electric Powertrain (REEP) ( earlier post ) at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Louis, MO, the event will run from 9-12 March 2010. Held in conjunction with the 46 th Annual NTEA convention in St.
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199 Chrysler’s Ram Truck increases EcoDiesel mix to 20% of Ram 1500 production; double expectations
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Innovation sometimes comes with risk, but being first to market with a diesel engine for the half-ton segment has shown to be a great decision for the Ram Brand. MultiJet 2’s high-dispersion nozzles and servovalve can accommodate up to eight fuel-injection events per cylinder cycle. Diesel Engines Sales' The all-new 3.0-liter
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UMTRI study suggests possibility of substantial gains in real-world fuel efficiencies through modification of driver behavior
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2011
A recent study published by the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) concludes that modifying driver behavior through training or using electronic modulation technology between the driver’s foot and the throttle could results in substantial potential gains in real-world fuel efficiencies.
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Video Friday: Uncrewed
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Engineered Arts ] If insects can discern up from down while flying without fancy accelerometers, could we develop drones to do the same? Its name is Bluebell.
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Teen Creates App To Identify Nutrient Deficiencies
Cars That Think
JANUARY 17, 2023
He presented his app at last year’s IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Reality during an event hosted in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. The event focused on how AWS is helping startups that are developing health care technology. Tiwari says he will be piloting the app this year.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes British Police preference
Teslarati
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The Mach-E present at the event was outfitted with the typical yellow and blue emergency vehicle design, and Metro Police Forces in London are requesting a unit for evaluation, as it could be added to the fleet. The Mach-E has been added to a fleet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the department there purchased two units for operation.
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