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Milwaukee Tool Transforms Itself Into an Innovation Company

Cars That Think

Back in 2013, Milwaukee Tool embarked on an ambitious new direction for its products by giving their tools wireless connectivity. Milwaukee Tool knew that they were introducing something that would require a behavior change in their users. Along the way, they changed Milwaukee Tool into an innovation company. Milwaukee Tool.

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Johnson Controls funds two research projects with U Wisconsin to enhance fuel efficiency of start-stop vehicles and next-gen EVs

Green Car Congress

Johnson Controls will fund two multi-year research projects at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison) aimed at enhancing the fuel efficiency of start-stop and next-generation battery-electric vehicles. The projects will be funded by Johnson Controls, which includes a Fellows gift of $500,000.

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Harley Davidson’s livewire brand

Electric Vehicles India

Approximately a week ago, Harley Davidson announced Livewire as an all-electric vehicle brand. On May 10th, 2021 Harley Davidson mentions its ambitious plans of taking this electric vehicle to next level. Previously, automotive brands like Bajaj also done the same with electric Chetak and Volvo with their Polestar unit.

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Harley Davidson LiveWire One electric motorcycle to debut on July 8th

Electric Vehicles India

Harley Davidson LiveWire One electric motorcycle to debut on July 8th. The most popular electric motorcycle Harley Davidson LiveWire One is likely to make a debut on July 8th. It will be the most stylish electric bike ever with its styling cues and colour pattern. Harley Davidson LiveWire One electric motorcycle.

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Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

Cars That Think

As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. Electric vehicles on the market today typically have motors with power densities between 1.1 Which is why the race to build an EV motor without rare-earths is so important.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

Harley-Davidson Launches Stand-Alone Electric Bike Brand. Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Not an H or D in sight.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Different types of non-ownership alternatives promise to be the way of the future. For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing. A growing number of hybrid and electric cars are offered in the Hertz Green Travel Collection. In the U.S.

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