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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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The robust passive RFID tags require no external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages. An embedded tag is the only way to identify tires, from the cradle to the grave, consistently. This new generation of RFID tags is already in more than four million Michelin tires.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQC electric crossover SUV; series production in 2019

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In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body. In addition to the demanding standard test program. Series production of the EQC will start in 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen.

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NXP launches portfolio of NFC products for automotive

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co-inventor (with Sony) and leading supplier of near field communication (NFC), is launching a complete portfolio of automotive-qualified NFC products, enabling drivers and passengers to connect securely to the quickly growing NFC ecosystem. payment services or connected displays. billion by 2019. billion by 2019.

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Mercedes-Benz showcases EQC, announces EQB electric SUVs at Shanghai show, new DENZA PHEV/EV

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At Auto Shanghai 2019, Mercedes-Benz is premiering the close-to-production show car Concept GLB and the Mercedes-AMG A 35 L 4MATIC developed exclusively for China. In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body.

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Audi e-tron upcoming electric car in India

Electric Vehicles India

It was unveiled in 2019 however due to the global pandemic its launch had been pushed to 2021. We can expect that the electric models comes with two electric motors on each axle that can combined 360hp and 561Nm of peak torque in standard Drive mode. It has a “connect” charging system that doubles the charging power to 22 kW.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

In 2019, the RAV4 wasn’t just the world’s best-selling SUV; it was also the 4th best-selling passenger car overall, selling 535,000 units in North America alone. The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. The car comes standard with AWD.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

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It would take nearly five years from the first prototype rolling out in 2014 until the bike began deliveries in 2019 , but the resulting Harley-Davidson LiveWire was widely regarded as an impressive and high-performance electric motorcycle. It also carried an equally high price tag of nearly $30k. kW connection would allow.