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Nissan unveils IMx fully autonomous electric crossover concept at Tokyo show

Green Car Congress

For example, after transporting its owner to the airport, the IMx can park itself in a spot where the vehicle can connect to the local power grid and act as a “virtual” power plant by returning electricity to the grid, an extension of its vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-building features. Nissan Intelligent Mobility.

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LG Chem charges Li-ion trade secrets theft, files Federal suit against SK Innovation

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first commercial pouch-type Li-ion battery for automobiles. From the end of 2016—when the move of these 77. with a market-leading position in advanced batteries for grid-scale, residential storage and automotive applications. The suits allege that defendants accessed trade secrets by SK. battery technology.

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Honda Motor Europe: 2/3 of European sales to feature electrified powertrains by 2025; “Electric Vision”

Green Car Congress

Honda’s focus on electrification in Europe will initially be driven by a roll-out of hybrid technology across its automobile range. The announcement of the electric vehicle strategy for Europe comes just weeks after Honda was confirmed as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in the region in 2016.

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Nissan will make investments as much as $663M in Renault’s Ampere EV derivative

Baua Electric

TOKYO – Nissan has assuredly to speculate as much as 600 million euros ($663 million) in Renault’s electrical automobile derivative Ampere underneath a finalized trade in to restructure the corporations’ longstanding alliance. Beneath a initial commitment introduced Feb. Renault has negative direct stake in Mitsubishi.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

Cars That Think

Today, chip shortages continue to disrupt the consumer electronics, automobile, and other sectors. That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Second, conventional coal and nuclear plants are being retired for economic and policy reasons, removing stable sources from the grid. We think there’s a better way.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

The Truth About Cars

Usually referenced as a “kill switch,” the device is supposed to be required on every new automobile manufactured after 2025. Modern automobiles are already loaded up with microphones and are capable of transmitting control inputs, positional data, and plenty more back to the manufacturer. The latter seems the more likely option.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

With Western automobile companies withdrawing from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, the local manufacturer Kamaz has developed plans to revive Soviet-era Moskvitch as an EV brand. It’s a mini car called the Sion that’s capable of charging via the grid or solar modules. The ICE version is expected in Australia in 2023.

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