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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The teams applied advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The Ohio State University finished in second place and University of Alabama came in third.

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U.S. Tech Salaries Grow, But Not For Everyone

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The median income for tech professionals hit US $154,443 in 2020, up from $148,500 in 2019. That's particularly good news for engineers this year, considering that inflation-adjusted salaries were basically flat in 2019 compared with 2018. Comparing numbers to 2019, overall satisfaction rose during the pandemic.

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Toyota says diesels aren’t dead, might pair with hybrid tech

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And Volvo shifted from selling mostly diesels in Europe in 2019 to selling 70% hybrids and EVs in that market today. General Motors currently offers diesels in its full-size SUVs and pickups, and it’s reportedly working on a new generation of plug-in hybrid tech for its trucks. Porsche announced the end in 2018, for example.

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Ford to build more EV software capability at Chennai tech hub | Autocar Professional

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The Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (FGTBC), set up in September 2019 in Chennai, is today a hub for cutting-edge engineering and technology, product development, mobility solutions and business services for global markets. This information is as per a tweet by TN Investment today.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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Volvo Cars has acquired a stake in mobile EV rapid charging company FreeWire Technologies ( earlier post ) via the Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Every new Volvo car launched from 2019 will be electrified, and by 2025 the company aims for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its overall global sales.

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Pick a Tech Winner!

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Pick a Tech Winner! You can nominate a future rock star in the tech world. TechForce also created the first and only social network designed and gamified for professional technicians and tech students to connect with each other, employers and schools ( TechForce.org ). Nominations are open now and close on Friday, Feb.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia revamp R&D organization to make it more agile, flexible and independent like startups

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The new R&D organization will transform from a centralized structure focused on vehicle development to an independent Allianced Tech Organization (ATO). The companies also separated the next-generation innovative technology teams within the existing R&D Division as a stand-alone Tech Unit.

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