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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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Production and sales of plug-ins boomed in China in 2014

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The production and sales of plug-in vehicles in China boomed last year, according to statistics from CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers). CAAM also reported that while in 2014, the sales of Chinese brand passenger cars increased by 4.1% Total production reached 78,499 units, 3.5 times the number in 2013.

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ACEA report finds growth of charging points not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles in Europe

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A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states. percentage points since 2014). were hybrid electric.

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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Infineon Technologies AG and XAIN ( earlier post ) have agreed to work together on bringing blockchain technology into the car. A first demonstrator shows how access rights, e.g. for car sharing, can be granted decentrally with a smartphone app. We aim to turn cars into fully-fledged network participants.

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Fujitsu Ten developing compact 3D electronic scan mm-wave radar for automotive applications; delivery in 2014

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While making further improvements, the company intends to deliver this product to automobile manufacturers from 2014. Since 2003, a wide variety of frontward, rearward, and front-sideward 77 GHz millimeter-wave radars have been developed for passenger cars. Fujitsu Ten Ltd.

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2014 Nissan Versa Note Tops Subcompact Gas Mileage; Clever Aero, Light Weight

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As automobile manufacturers strive for greater fuel efficiency, it''s the low-hanging fruit proving most effective for immediate gains. That''s why Nissan''s new 2014 Versa Note--replacing the old 2012 Versa hatchback--has improved by a full 5 mpg on the old car''s combined economy.

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Bosch introducing new mid-range radar sensor, stereo-video sensor in 2014

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A leading European automaker is slated to deploy the new Bosch MRR rear mid-range radar sensor, which can precisely locate vehicles in blind spots or approaching from behind, in 2014. If another car is in the blind spot or is approaching at speed from behind, a lane-change assistant can warn the driver in time. —Gerhard Steiger.

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