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Toyota West Virginia rolls its first hybrid transaxle off production line; $226M investment

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After more than two years of preparation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) produced Toyota’s first hybrid transaxle in North America this previous week.

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GM and SAE International select 8 NA universities for new autonomous vehicle competition; Bolt EV the platform

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At WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International and General Motors announced the eight North American universities which will compete in the upcoming AutoDrive Challenge. Virginia Tech. This new autonomous vehicle design competition is a three-year challenge to develop and demonstrate a fully autonomous passenger vehicle.

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Alcoa completes acquisition of RTI International Metals, expands titanium capabilities

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Alcoa recently completed the acquisition of RTI International Metals, Inc., Projections for 2016 and 2017 sales growth have nearly doubled to 8 and 13%, from 4 to 5% and 6%, respectively, showing the ongoing strength of the sector. The merger was announced 9 March. Alcoa expects global aerospace sales growth of 8 to 9% in 2015.

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FAA selects 6 sites for unmanned aircraft systems research for integration into US airspace

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New York’s Griffiss International Airport. Griffiss International plans to work on developing test and evaluation as well as verification and validation processes under FAA safety oversight. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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A new white paper from a team at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the growing US electric vehicle market and the factors that are driving it, with a focus on the 50 most populous US metropolitan areas. —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). cities ”.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center launches 5-year, $35M program on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies

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Results have contributed to standards development at international bodies like the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). CSRC will be participating at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 25 th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) in Detroit, 5-8 June 2017.

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WVU study fully characterizes pump-to-wheels methane emissions from HD natural gas vehicles and fueling stations

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Researchers at West Virginia University have characterized pump-to-wheels methane emissions from heavy-duty (HD) natural-gas-fueled vehicles and the compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations that serve them. Sponsors provided access to vehicles or facilities. Clark, David L. McKain, Derek R. Johnson, W.

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