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ABI: 2021 will be the year EVs begin entry into the automotive mainstream

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The transition from niche to mainstream for EVs will be built on the introduction of low-cost EV models that satisfy the typical mileage requirements at an acceptable price point, ABI says. This is expected to have a significant impact on the deployment of C-V2X in the United States. GHz wireless communications band.

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Global Bioenergies reports first production of green isobutene at demo plant

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Global Bioenergies is partnering with Audi, earlier post.) Third-generation feedstock is also a priority for Global Bioenergies’ research and development because it has the highest environmental potential and also because of the low cost of the carbon sources considered.

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The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

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Most EVs utilize a liquid coolant, such as a glycol-water mix (Tesla Model 3, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-Tron), or they are air-cooled (Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf), or they use a refrigerant (Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf) (BMW i3). Cooling electric motors are also important for optimum performance. Now let us check out some of the potential coolants.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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Audi is supporting the German team (the “ Part-Time Scientists ”) in the Google Lunar XPRIZE (GLXP) competition with its know-how in several fields of technology from quattro all-wheel drive and lightweight construction to electric mobility and piloted driving. —Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing. —Prof.

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The Importance of Thermal Management Systems In EVs

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Most EVs utilize a liquid coolant, such as a glycol-water mix (Tesla Model 3, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-Tron), or they are air-cooled (Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf), or they use a refrigerant (Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf) (BMW i3). Cooling electric motors are also important for optimum performance. Now let us check out some of the potential coolants. #1.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. and Europe are still undecided, Takimoto said.

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