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Toyota showcases experimental hydrogen-powered GR Yaris

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Japan’s auto industry must succeed in building passenger vehicles. To this end, manufacturers must participate in auto-racing to test their vehicles’ durability and performance and display their utmost performance.

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Ford, University of Michigan open $8M battery lab focused on test production of advanced technologies

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This lab will give us a stepping-stone between the research lab and the production environment, and a chance to have input much earlier in the development process. This is sorely needed, and no one else in the auto industry has anything like it. —Ted Miller, Ford’s manager of battery research. —Ted Miller.

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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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Building on the Task Force’s interim 2019 report, “Work of the Future: Shaping Technologies and Institutions,” MIT Task Force members are providing analysis on topics including manufacturing, health care, tax reform, skills/training, and emerging technologies such as collaborative robotics and additive manufacturing.

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HELLA and Vahle developing wireless charging systems for plug-in vehicles

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Based in Kamen, Germany, Vahle has 15 years of experience in contact-free energy transfer in industrial environments, while HELLA is a recognized leader in the development of electronics, software, processes and production in the auto industry.

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Give Europeans a “Right to Plug” at Home & Work

CleanTechnica EVs

Originally published on Transport & Environment. The upcoming review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is an essential part of the transition towards zero emission transport in the future, T&E and auto industry association […].

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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To investigate differences in each region and regulatory environment regarding best practices in implementing vehicle electrification. State, Indian tribe, or local governments can apply for financial assistance in furthering the regional deployment and integration into the electricity grid of plug-in electric drive vehicles.

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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

Electrek

Its massive domestic market has helped Chinese automakers build serious momentum. But they’re facing a dual challenge of falling behind on tech while navigating shaky regulatory environments. China now accounts for over 11 million EVs sold annually – over half of global EV sales.

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