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Volvo Trucks testing long-haul hybrid powertrain in Concept Truck

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With the Volvo Concept Truck, Volvo Trucks has developed its first hybrid vehicle designed for long-haul applications. Volvo Trucks first unveiled the Volvo Concept Truck in May 2016, and has now developed and enhanced the vehicle even further. Earlier post.). —Claes Nilsson, CEO at Volvo Trucks.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. Also at IAA, MAN gave a preview of the CNG technology in trucks with a TGM distributor chassis; the CNG trucks are due in the market in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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At CES 2017, Honda will showcase what it calls a future technology path toward a redefined mobility experience. The exhibit will include the NeuV, a concept automated EV commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) called the “emotion engine” that creates new possibilities for human interaction and new value for customers.

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“Better off sharing”: Opel launches CarUnity brand-agnostic carsharing concept

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Opel has launched CarUnity, its new carsharing concept. The CarUnity app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Expanding the portfolio of mobility services is a key element of Opel’s plan for the future. It does not matter if the car is an Opel or a different brand. —Tina Müller.

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Mitsubishi unveils new electric compact SUV concept; 400 km range

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MMNA) introduced the Mitsubishi eX Concept, a compact SUV with a next-generation EV system, at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Together with the reduction in weight and higher efficiency of the new EV system, a non-compromising reduction in the weight of the body has given the Mitsubishi eX Concept a cruising range of 400 km (248.5

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Honda and China-based SenseTime to jointly research and develop AI technologies for automated driving

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Risk prediction: Predicting the future position of pedestrians and vehicles based on the results of estimating the driving environment and the intentions of pedestrians and vehicles. Honda will reveal: 3E-A18, a companion robotics concept that shows compassion to humans with a variety of facial expressions.

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Daimler & enercity storing new replacement EV batteries in working 15 MWh grid storage system; “living storage”

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The innovative storage concept has a further advantage, tha partners point out. R&D Communications, Future Powertrain, the use case in stationary storage for grid balancing is completely different from the use case in a car—e.g., Further major projects are scheduled to start in 2016. Battery health.

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