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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. Clean Fleet Report got a look at the all-new 2023 Electrified GV70 a couple weeks before the Los Angeles Auto Show, and posted this sneak preview story. Lucid edging toward affordability. 2024 Fiat 500e EV.

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NFI Industries orders 60 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

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NFI started its electromobility journey with Volvo Trucks as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project that began in 2019. Our experience with the Volvo LIGHTS project was a major factor in NFI’s decision to purchase VNR Electric trucks for our drayage operations. Earlier post.).

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) These advancements would increase the useful life of EVs and enable more affordable, better performing vehicles. Xtelligent.

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Bosch developing sensor box for air taxis using production-tested components from automotive

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Through our Bosch solution, we aim to make civil aviation with flying taxis affordable for a wide range of providers. —Marcus Parentis, the head of the technology team at Bosch in charge of the control units behind the electric light aircraft. The Bosch sensors are small and lightweight.

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NASA’s New Earth Space Mission maps methane ‘super-emitters’

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Methane absorbs infrared light in a unique pattern—a spectral fingerprint—that EMIT’s imaging spectrometer can discern with high accuracy and precision. The Los Angeles-area disaster was among the largest methane releases in US history. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. The instrument can also measure carbon dioxide.

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Hyundai introduces new autonomous IONIQ concept at AutoMobility LA

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Hyundai Motor Company introduced the Autonomous IONIQ concept during its press conference at AutoMobility LA (Los Angeles Auto Show). This will result in a low-cost platform, which can be installed in future Hyundai models the average consumer can afford, the company said. Stop lights, stop signs and school zones.

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

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Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is the most affordable of our all-wheel drive-equipped SUVs, sliding between the Soul and Sportage in price. Seltos — the Gateway to Kia. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia?

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