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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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Like the recently introduced EV6 ( earlier post ), the Concept EV9 is a dedicated EV developed and optimized on the company’s advanced Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The all-electric SUV delivers driving range of up to 300 miles. The two other modes relate to when the Concept EV9 is not moving.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility. are all strategic levers for the implementation of the reconversion project.

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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

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BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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EV’s catching fire: Possible Reasons For Failure Of Battery Packs

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A scooter’s rechargeable battery pack is the major cause of a fire, and most electric two-wheelers today use lithium-ion batteries since they’re lightweight and relatively inexpensive. Fires can happen during charging, discharging, while the scooter is in use, or even when it stands idle.

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ZF spins off Car eWallet as a start-up

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The service, for example, enables payments for refueling or re-charging electric cars. Highly automated and fully autonomous driving in particular as well as electromobility will require vehicles to be connected to payment services. ZF has now outsourced all activities for the development and marketing of Car eWallet.

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ZF spins off Car eWallet as a start-up

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The service, for example, enables payments for refueling or re-charging electric cars. Highly automated and fully autonomous driving in particular as well as electromobility will require vehicles to be connected to payment services. ZF has now outsourced all activities for the development and marketing of Car eWallet.

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