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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Consumers and manufacturers share the burden for this trend given their steady interest in larger cars—in particular SUVs—as their vehicle of choice, commented Green NCAP.

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TWAICE and pepper partner for full battery transparency in retrofitted commercial vehicles

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pepper retrofits both buses and trucks with all-electric powertrains. TWAICE will support pepper and commercial fleet operators in both the development and operation of the electric vehicles. This provides pepper customers with battery insights and enables optimal operation.

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Hyundai Motor Group invests $300M in India’s largest mobility service provider Ola

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The agreement will see the three companies extensively collaborate on developing unique fleet and mobility solutions; building India-specific electric vehicles and infrastructure; and nurture opportunities and offerings for aspiring driver partners with customized vehicles on the Ola platform.

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Mitsubishi Electric showcasing 3D Advanced Mobile Mapping System at CES 2017

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, along with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Its improved portability will also facilitate periodic maintenance and inspection. Furthermore, Mitsubishi Electric is leading Dynamic Map Planning Co., Earlier post.). The previous model required various equipment to be set up inside the vehicle.

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Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and 6 other Japanese companies to establish organization for membership-based EV quick charging services

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Chubu Electric Power Co., are establishing an organization to provide membership-based quick-charging services for users of electric vehicles (EVs). Membership fees will pay a portion of the installation and maintenance costs incurred by quick-charger owners, helping to promote the development of quick-charger infrastructure.

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Audi opens €1B San José Chiapa plant in Mexico; 1st on N.A. continent; Smart Factory

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Audi is further expanding its worldwide production network with the opening of the company’s first automobile plant on the North American continent. Audi is the first premium automobile manufacturer with product facilities in Mexico. Mexico is a powerhouse for automobiles and automotive components. —Prof.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. Product strategy: fully-electric models in high-volume series. The company will have 25 electrified models on the roads by 2023—half of them fully electric.

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