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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

The Truth About Cars

Production was down, shipping routes were closed, and OPEC nations issued embargoes that ensured the United States would be punished for allying itself with Israel. We’ve also seen roadway fatalities climbing as they’ve gotten heavier as predicted by the University of Michigan College of Engineering study.

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

Green Car Congress

Ford was the first automaker to begin testing its vehicles at Mcity, University of Michigan’s simulated urban environment, the first automaker to publicly demonstrate autonomous vehicle operation in the snow and the first automaker to test its autonomous research vehicles at night, in complete darkness, as part of LiDAR sensor development.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. This is very true when it comes to the shift towards e-mobility.

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Renault Introduces the Kangoo be bop Z.E. Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

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Twenty or so car manufacturers—including Renault—and energy groups have been working with the German group RWE with a view to developing a universal standard plug. This universal standard plug was shown at April’s Hanover Messe technology fair and will be used to charge the batteries of future Renault electric vehicles. Like the Z.E.