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Volkswagen and Siemens partnering on traffic light V2X tests using WLANp in Wolfsburg

Green Car Congress

In a joint project, the city of Wolfsburg, Volkswagen and Siemens are currently setting up a test section on a main road in Wolfsburg in which ten traffic signal systems will transmit the traffic light phases in the vicinity via the V2X technology WLANp (ITS-G5). Earlier post.). An essential condition for avoiding false warnings.

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Daimler Trucks’ FUSO introduces eCanter SensorCollect concept refuse truck

Green Car Congress

The vehicle proposes an application of the emissions-free light-duty truck to make essential garbage collection services more efficient and environmentally conscious. These commands include following the operator, halting, avoiding obstacles, and stopping immediately if a person or object comes in close proximity to the vehicle.

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With electric bikes exploding in popularity in the US, is a new wave of light electric motorcycles next?

Electrek

Electric bicycles have long been popular forms of transportation in Europe and Asia, but the last few years have seen sales skyrocket in the US. The post With electric bikes exploding in popularity in the US, is a new wave of light electric motorcycles next? appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Berlin sends off first Model Y vehicles for Europe deliveries

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More than a week after its first delivery event, Tesla Giga Berlin has already transported Model Y vehicles out of the facility’s grounds for deliveries across Europe. Tesla Giga Berlin marked the first Model Y deliveries on March 22, with Elon Musk personally handing over the vehicles to the owners.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

All four men felt that LEVs could eventually be one of the most important forms of personal transportation, and had already been supporting that cause. Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics.

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

Green Car Congress

The authors designed a material flow analysis paired with socioeconomic pathway modeling to determine possible scenarios for the decarbonization of personal transportation in the US. Lithium supply chains span the world from Latin America to China to Australia, with new extraction being planned in Europe, Canada, the United States and beyond.

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ABB launches modular 360 kW charger that can charge up to 4 vehicles at once

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Terra 360 will be available in Europe from the end of 2021, and in the US, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions in 2022. Its innovative lighting system guides the user through the charging process and shows the State of Charge (SoC) of the EV battery and the residual time before the end of an optimal charge session.

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