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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies.

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Ford poaches ex-Tesla, Rivian, and Apple talent to develop affordable EVs

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As the race heats up to introduce more affordable electric cars, Ford is bringing on some of the best EV engineers to help it compete. Over the past few months, Ford has hired talent from Tesla, Rivian, Apple, and Lucid to help accelerate the development of affordable EVs.

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Tesla shares battery info on upcoming affordable compact vehicle

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It estimates that 686 million compact vehicles are currently in the global fleet, meaning 36 TWh of batteries are needed to replace compact internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. 2 , an affordable compact EV around the same price range. The American EV automaker expects to sell 42 million Tesla compact cars in the future.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. This allows engineers to optimize battery energy storage and layout for each vehicle design. GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. inch infotainment screen.

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Williams Advanced Engineering partners with Italdesign to create complete high-performance EV solution

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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Italdesign are parterning to provide the upper premium automotive sector with a complete high-performance EV production solution. Front and rear chassis structures mount to the carbon composite case and crash loads can be transferred via internal reinforcements to the integral side sills.

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Ricardo to help FMC engineer a new family of electric vehicles for global markets

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Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China-based startup Future Mobility Corporation (FMC) to provide engineering support in the development of a family of state-of-the-art electric vehicles, aimed at offering affordable quality and performance to customers in Asia, North America and Europe.