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Wyoming Connected Vehicle Pilot determines appropriate tractor-trailer antenna placement and equipment configuration; avoiding DSRC shadow

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The WYDOT (Wyoming Department of Transportation) Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot is focusing on improving safety and mobility by creating new ways to communicate road and travel information to commercial truck drivers and fleet managers along the 402 miles of Interstate 80 (I-80) in the State. DSRC signals require line-of-sight for reception.

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Researchers at TU Wien develop new antenna concept for connected cars; shark fin is too small

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Connected and communicating vehicles are now the norm. Antennas in cars are usually installed in what is known as the shark fin. At TU Wien, the decision was therefore made to develop a new method for installing antennas in cars which overcame the upcoming technical challenges. —Gerald Artner (Telecommunications, TU Wien).

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. This makes the Sprinter an integral part of the value chain. billion (US$3.1

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Chevrolet Performance previews eCrate package in converted 1977 K5 Blazer EV

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The K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. Chevrolet first previewed the eCrate conversion concept with the Chevrolet eCOPO Camaro in 2018 ( earlier post ), followed by the Chevrolet E-10 in 2019.

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Lightning eMotors partners with ABB to provide DC fast chargers

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As a part of the agreement, Lightning Energy will sell ABB’s DC fast-charging systems under the Lightning Energy brand. The fully interoperable DC fast chargers, designed and built by ABB, are equipped with around-the-clock connectivity to enable comprehensive remote services and compatibility with every individual fleet charging system.

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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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Around 160,000 units of Audi’s first electric model have been delivered since 2018. Body and chassis of the Audi Q8 e-tron are connected. From 2025, production at all Audi plants will be carbon neutral as part of the company-wide environmental program Mission:Zero. 2018 saw the birth of the Audi e-tron.

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Ford investing $306M more at Dagenham for new generation of 2.0L diesels; LCVs from 2016 and cars from 2018

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liter diesel engines (code-named Panther ) in a wide range of outputs due to be applied in commercial vehicles starting in 2016 and in cars starting in 2018. Ford is creating 318 new jobs connected with this investment. This latest diesel engine program at Ford Dagenham is part of a £1.5-billion Earlier post.) million (US$14.3

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