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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. In the near term, the Alliance will focus on the development of the new e-Palette Concept Vehicle. e-Palette Concept Vehicle.

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ColognE-Mobil 2-Year EV Field Trial to Launch in January; 25 Ford BEVs

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RheinEnergie AG will deliver the CO 2 -neutral power to drive the vehicles and will explore the topic “Electricity as a fuel” and all related infrastructure and customer product developments. Logistics concepts for the electrical supply traffic and stopped traffic (Electric Vehicles). Work packages for the ColognE-Mobil project.

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SGL Group and BMW Group Establish Carbon Fiber-Joint Venture; BMW Will Use Output in the Megacity Vehicle

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The investments in the first stage of development for both production sites will be €90 million (US$134 million). Construction of the production facilities will begin in 2010. Production is expected to start in the first half of the next decade. The SGL Group is moving into the automobile business with us as a strong partner.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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"On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). based technology will actually achieve any economy in production. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 It is simply the cost of doing business. Thats right.

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