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Electric Vehicles Are Playing a Bigger Role at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Photo Gallery)

CleanTechnica EVs

As the auto industry descends upon Sin City for the ultimate automotive experience, roaring engines and smoking tailpipes are typically the norm. But this year was definitely a bit different. Yesterday, I showcased an impressive display of Tesla mods at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Okay, let’s rewind a bit.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

Green Car Congress

However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Definitive measures of carbon foot print and broader assessments of sustainability will require utilization of formal lifecycle assessment tools. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Radar to Lidar: How self-driving cars see roads

Baua Electric

Read more Autonomous driving vehicles use a set of technologies including radar, lidar sensors, and high-definition cameras to ensure a driving behaviour that is safe and doesn’t require human interference. CASE refers to technologies like connected vehicles, autonomous driving technology, shared mobility and electric mobility.

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Hillcrest Energy and Hercules Electric partner on electric powertrains

Green Car Congress

was founded in 2018 by James Breyer, an auto-industry veteran who worked in advanced engineering on multiple electric vehicle projects with global automakers. If all milestones are met, Hillcrest and Hercules expect to enter into a definitive commercialization agreement. Hercules Electric Mobility, Inc.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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The next-gen Roadster] is definitely not going to be a huge contributor, it will be a modest contributor to profitability, but it will be sick,” Musk added. Since the next-gen Roadster was first seen on the tarmac coming out of a Semi, Tesla has worked hard to grow as an EV maker in an auto industry dominated by fossil-fuel cars.

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Changan's NEV brand Shenlan aims for 200,000 sales this year

CN EV Post

Deng did not disclose how Shenlan will meet its goal of selling 200,000 vehicles this year, and the brand offered up to 42,000 yuan ($6,090) in purchase discounts during last month's price war in the Chinese auto industry. The offer was valid from March 10 to March 31 and was limited to 10,000 units.

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Kimbal Musk: Tesla is just getting started, will see “next decade of awesome”

Teslarati

Tesla is engaging in a lot of projects that could truly set it apart from the rest of the auto industry. Such projects and goals definitely fit the bill for a “decade of awesome.” As such, Kimbal is likely fully aware of Tesla’s specific plans for the near future, or at least the coming decade.

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