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Mahindra inaugurates EV plant, describes its vision of “future of mobility”

Green Car Congress

Mahindra Group articulates the future of mobility using 5 Cs: Clean, Convenient, Connected, Clever and Cost Effective. Reva focused on creating affordable electric cars through advanced technology and launched its first model in India in 2001 and in London in 2004. In May 2010, the US $15.4

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Honda outlines short-term directions for China; local production of hybrids pushed back to 2016

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Suggestions of local production of Honda hybrids in China go back further than that to at least 2004. Honda also noted that it is preparing for local development, production and parts sourcing of hybrid models in China, which will result in more affordable prices. Connected technologies. Earlier post.). Earth Dreams Technology.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. Connected vehicle technology can provide real-time travel information and eco-routing or eco-driving suggestions, resulting in reduced emissions.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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Head of Connected and Automated Vehicles at Consumer Reports Kelly Frunkhouser , for one, stood her ground against critical comments against the magazine’s test to such a degree that she opted to mock a Tesla supporter for having only four followers on Twitter. A Cautionary Tale.

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Learn How the President-Elect Candidates Plan to Improve IEEE

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My leadership experience inside and outside of IEEE and my connections with multiple IEEE organizational units enables me to facilitate linking, partnering, and communicating across boundaries. His many recognitions include the 2004 IEEE Region 6 Community Service Award and the 2012. CANDIDATE'S POSITION STATEMENT.

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The Lisa Was Apple’s Best Failure

Cars That Think

The code-name stuck, and a backronym, Local Integrated Systems Architecture , was invented to conceal the connection to Jobs’ daughter. Jobs took over that project and moved it away from Raskin’s original appliance-like vision to one more like the Lisa—a mouse-driven, GUI-based computer but more affordable than the Lisa.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase.