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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Mazda continues to be involved in joint research projects and studies as part of an ongoing industry-academia-government collaboration to promote the wide-spread adoption of biofuels from microalgae growth. kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for rapid charging up to 50KW. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen Group Research and KUKA partner to develop robot-supported services for autonomous and electric vehicles

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Volkswagen Group Research and leading robotics company KUKA will intensify their strategic partnership with the joint development of area ofrobot-based innovation concepts for vehicles of the future. One of the aims of the research collaboration is to develop robot-based innovations for all-electric and autonomous automobiles.

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Top 5 Truck Companies in the World With the Potential to Revolutionise the Logistics Sector

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We don’t have to stress the point that, the automobile industry is going all-electric. The freight movement industry is also expected to have a face shift that several automobile giants and startups are working their way into the highly profitable yet challenging job of electrifying the logistics industry.

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GAC Group begins construction of $6.5B industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles

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China-based automobile manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), the parent company of GAC Motor, has begun construction of a large industrial park for electric and intelligent vehicles as part of its efforts to boost its electric vehicle business. The company ranked 5 th among all brands in J.D.

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BMW to partner with Andretti Formula E; may lead to works involvement

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Depending on the general development of the racing series, a works involvement is envisaged as of the series’ season 5, 2018/2019, provided the conditions and circumstances are right. The strategic realignment of the motorsport activities is a strong commitment to motorsport on the part of our company.

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Continental in strategic agreements with NIO on EVs, Baidu on autonomous driving

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The two companies will collaborate closely in the field of fully electric vehicles and other relevant fields, including intelligent transportation systems and automated driving, striving to build a stable partnership on a long-term basis. Elmar Degenhart, Continental Chairman of the Executive Board.

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BMW joining Formula E in Season 5

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BMW will join the FIA Formula E Championship as an official manufacturer in Season 5 (2018/19). The main driving force behind the new BMW i Motorsport is the development of innovative technology in the field of electromobility, in which the company has established a leading role over the past ten years.

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