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Odd Car Designs Are Lacking In Today’s Auto Industry

CleanTechnica EVs

Is it just me, or has all the fun been sucked out of the auto industry? In previous decades, the unique design of a car was something to be celebrated. Cars were an extension of one’s personality and were intended to make a statement. A bit before my time, not just fish could have fins […].

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

Green Car Congress

The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara. —Kent O’Hara.

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How NI plans to innovate in the EV test and measurement industry and unlock the power of data

Charged EVs

NI’s CEO reports an industry-wide recognition that test data is an underutilized asset and many systems need to be rebuilt to take better advantage of very rich data sets. Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs.

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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

Green Car Congress

Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry. Under the partnership, DiDi and Booking Holdings will leverage their technology capabilities and local operating expertise to offer more comprehensive and personalized quality travel experiences across the world.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

Clean Fleet Report

The buyout also included Taylor-Dunn, an EV manufacturer focusing on industrial EVs. GEM designers wanted to bridge the gap between golf carts and regular cars and bring the electric mobility into the modern era. These cars attracted the attention of the auto industry and led to the purchase of GEM by DaimlerChrysler.

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It’s easy to criticize, hard to create; my motto is never give up, says Henrik Fisker – ET Auto

Baua Electric

He admitted that while the auto industry might be the hardest to succeed, the nascent EV industry is even more difficult. But he is personally “excited about doing great work in this industry and bringing new innovative EVs to the world”. He feels that EVs are fast and fun, presenting new opportunities for design.

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Do stop-start systems wear out your car’s starter?

Baua Electric

For an explanation of why, we reached out to a source in the auto industry who’s had a great deal of experience with these systems. This person asked that we keep him anonymous for a variety of reasons, among them that his current employer hadn’t approved his comments. The answer is no.

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