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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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On the eve of the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Volkswagen Group announced that it its joint-venture partners will invest around €15 billion ($18.3 FAW-Volkswagen is building an intelligent network-connected ecosystem that will provide users with a safe, convenient and personalized experience.

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SAE publishes J2954 Recommended Practice (RP) enabling wireless charging to 11 kW

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The GA contains a grid-connected Power Factor Correction (PFC) converter, followed by a DC-AC inverter, a filter and impedance matching network (IMN) connected to the GA coil. Over the next year (2018), the systems will be tested—including in-vehicle field testing—for a final validation. —SAE J2954.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Now let us look at How EVs are charged wirelessly Wireless Charging Of EVs Electric vehicles may be charged wirelessly via electromagnetic induction charging, which eliminates the need for a physical connection to a charging station. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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The aim is a 30% reduction in NO x emissions from these vehicles by the end of 2018. These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI. The subsidy of 40% of the additional investment costs for municipal taxis and vehicles will be increased.

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Toyota and Nishitetsu begin full-scale operation of multi-modal mobility service “my route” in Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City

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my route supports mobility services with its route search combining various modes of transport, including public transport, automobiles, bicycles, and walking, and with reservations and payments as required. s Motaku taxi booking service. The project will also be expanded to include the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu).

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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Additionally, the amount of time spent by the automobile industry to validate that corrosion has been successfully mitigated is extensive, making the use of lightweight materials less attractive. Projects should focus on connected and/or partially automated platooning of class 7/8 tractors and trailers.

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