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Harris AutoTECHCAST suggests deluge of infotainment features & connected services doing little to accelerate consumer adoption

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Results from the recently released 2015 Harris Poll AutoTECHCAST suggest that the deluge of infotainment features and connected services coming from the automotive industry may do little to accelerate consumer adoption. Seven in ten (70%) intenders want a connected car because it makes them feel safe.

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Neste to offer public electric vehicles charging service at its stations in Finland

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Neste is introducing public high power charging (HPC) at its service stations in Finland for light- and medium-duty electric vehicles. Neste MY Renewable Charging adds another option to Neste’s portfolio of solutions in Finland for supporting the transition to low-emission transport.

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.

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DOE awards $18M to 5 projects to accelerate development of plug-in electric vehicles & use of other alternative fuels

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million to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid work trucks (class 7) that reduce fuel consumption by more than 50% and eliminate fuel consumption during stationary operations. Odyne Systems, LLC will receive $2.9 Blue Bird Body Company will receive $4.9 Blossman Services will receive $2 million to develop a 4.3L

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Green light for alliance between Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Navistar; Volkswagen acquires 16.6% for $256M

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Opportunities for cooperation in the fields of autonomous driving, alternative fuel technologies, and connectivity are also being explored. Its product range includes light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses that are manufactured at 25 sites in 17 countries.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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Tenneco’s new test cells support manufacturers in their H 2 ICE concepts, testing prototype engines and components for durability, wear, emissions, fuel-efficiency and performance.

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DOE to award $15M to accelerate deployment of efficient transportation technology

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15 million ( DE-FOA-0001639 ), subject to appropriations, to support community-based projects to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles and demonstrate energy efficient mobility systems including connected and autonomous vehicles as well as new transportation system models.