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SAE New Energy Vehicle Forum: China’s focus on NEVs may have profound impact on future of transportation

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China has a number of critical economic and environmental imperatives driving its pursuit of vehicle electrification, said the roster of plenary speakers at the SAE 2013 New Energy Vehicle Forum held in Shanghai this week. With the development of EVs, the China auto industry can transform from a big producer to the leading producer.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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82% strongly agreed that they would like to have vehicle-to-vehicle safety features on their personal vehicle. The information collected from the Safety Pilot program will be used by NHTSA to determine by 2013 whether to proceed with additional vehicle-to-vehicle communication activities, including possible future rulemakings.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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The company has since raised money from big players in the Indian auto industry, including Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal, and Ratan Tata, the former Chairman of Tata Sons. It is financed by a Rs 500 crore personal investment by Rahul and aims to disrupt the Indian motorcycle industry. Ather Energy.

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China’s EV Subsidy

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Auto industry executives said the subsidies are likely to apply only to vehicles produced in China, although that wasn’t clear from the government notice. A comment posted on QQ.com by a person said to be living in Guangzhou stated: “We can assume car owners are people with above-average means of living.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Yep, a truck.

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