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‘OEMs are transforming themselves into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. My view is that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum.

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‘OEMs are transforming into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

He also added that ADAS will evolve into a more affordable and indispensable component of vehicles across the spectrum. Lidars have become smaller and affordable providing detailed 3D mapping and precise object detection. I do not think, it will be incremental innovation, nor can it afford to be that. What are your thoughts?

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014.

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Why Dealerships Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Selling EVs

Blink Charging

Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which legally have to be sold via franchised dealerships, exclusive EV manufacturers, like Tesla, don’t have to follow this arrangement. EVs have fewer moving parts and fluids, which leads to less maintenance. Why the hesitancy? This is one of their main selling points.

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Why this electric ‘car’ the size of two motorcycles should be on your list

Baua Electric

And at just US $11,900, the Eli Zero is finally an LSV that is affordable compared to most of the offerings we’ve seen in the past. As long as they meet the regulations and can be certified as street legal, they’re allowed on nearly any road in the country that has a posted speed limit of 35 mph (56 km/h) or less.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

The truth is that electric vehicles aren't a reliable option for everyone, nor are they affordable. Those who want an electric vehicle and can afford it have every right to purchase one. Furthermore, the EPA cannot legally issue a formal ban on combustion vehicles. People shouldn't be compelled to purchase them.