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Schaeffler to showcase electrification technologies at CES 2019

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At CES 2019, Schaeffler will showcase exhibits extending from a hybrid module through to the 1,200-hp Schaeffler 4ePerformance concept. The Schaeffler 4ePerformance concept vehicle provides a good example of the technology transfer from racing into a near-production drive concept. Schaeffler 4ePerformance concept vehicle.

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BMW Group plans > €30B on future-oriented technologies up to 2025; all-electric 7 Series model coming

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This also expresses our confidence for the future business development. The ability to integrate diverse technologies to form a complete system is vitally important. Those companies capable of developing and combining hardware and software in equal measure will shape the future of the automobile. —Oliver Zipse.

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IDTechEx: future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels

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First, electric ship markets have historically been underpinned by electric ferry orders, which made up 37% of the maritime battery capacity (GWh) deliveries between 2019 and 2022. Battery deliveries to ships 2019-2022 GWh. IDTechEx concludes that the future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels.

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J.D. Power survey finds consumers continue to lack confidence in future mobility technologies

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Consumers continue to lack confidence in the future mobility technologies that automakers are eager to bring to market, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Q4 Mobility Confidence Index Study fueled by SurveyMonkey Audience. That works out to 2% of the 17 million vehicles of all types sold in the United States in 2019.

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Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group adding testing center in New Mexico

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September 2020 marks one year of Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics partnering as a team after the US based automated driving technology company became part of Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group. Now, the Autonomous Technology Group will extend its testing to New Mexico by building up a new testing center in Albuquerque.

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J.D. Power: Consumer sentiment on future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers plans

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Consumer confidence in future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers’ plans to bring self-driving and battery-electric vehicles to the marketplace, according to the J.D. They’re pushing forward with technology that consumers seem to have little interest in. Lack of knowledge is a huge roadblock for future adoption.

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. —Dr Otto Preiss, Chief Technology Officer and COO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

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