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INFINITI developing all-new electric vehicle platform influenced by Q Inspiration concept

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In Beijing, INFINITI Motor Company announced it is developing an all-new electrified vehicle platform influenced by the Q Inspiration concept car. When INFINITI unveiled the Q Inspiration at NAIAS this January, the concept was powered by a VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine powertrain. Earlier post.). —Roland Krueger.

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Honda introduces “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” at CES 2017; Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept w/ AI emotion engine

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Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. The company also introduced Honda Riding Assist, a concept motorcycle that applies Honda’s robotics technology to maintain balance.

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MINI to present MINI Electric Concept design study at the IAA; all-electric production model in 2019

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MINI will present the new MINI Electric Concept design study at the IAA Cars 2017 show in Frankfurt am Main. Designed for use in urban areas, this concept car offers a window into how pure-electric day-to-day mobility might look in the years ahead. MINI will present an all-electric series-production model in 2019. Earlier post.)

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Glencore orders full fleet of Epiroc battery-electric mining equipment for Onaping Depth nickel and copper mine in Canada

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Sudbury INO received full approval for further development of the Onaping Depth Project in 2017. Onaping Depth is intended to be a complete break from the traditional idea of underground mining. Onaping Depth Project. This US$700-million deep mine project is located below the existing Craig Mine in Onaping, Ontario. F) at depth.

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Turkey Launches Its First Homegrown Automotive Company & It’s Electric!

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Turkey has established itself as a global automotive manufacturing powerhouse and in 2017, Turkey’s President Erdo?an A coalition of 5 Turkish companies rallied around the idea, and in 2019, the first two concept vehicles were unveiled. Disclaimer: Travel and accommodations for the author […].

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Toyota expands Concept-i series; advanced AI learns from and aims to grow with the driver

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Toyota Motor Corporation is expanding its “Toyota Concept-i” electric concept car into a series that embodies the future vision of a mobility society through which artificial intelligence (AI) enables cars to understand the driver, effectively allowing people and cars to become partners. Toyota Concept-i series.

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Teijin joins AZL Partner Network for Lightweight Production Technology

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The 8-month project will provide an overview of existing solutions for battery casings, evaluate the advantages of multi-material approaches, derive component design and production concepts and evaluate them in terms of performance and cost. A component concept will be elaborated in detail. © AZL Aachen GmbH. of Czech Republic.