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Sony and Honda sign MOU to create JV to develop and sell EVs and mobility services; first model on sale in 2025

Green Car Congress

The two companies will proceed with negotiations toward executing various definitive binding agreements, including a joint development agreement and a joint venture agreement, with a goal of establishing the new company within 2022, subject to execution of the definitive agreements and relevant regulatory approvals.

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Most Awaited Electric Cars To Come On Auto Expo 2023

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This time it’s expected that 80% of the automobiles will be electric fleets only. Auto Expo 2023 is on the verge of starting and both manufacturers & Auto enthusiasts are excited to be part of this confluence.

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Moore’s Not Enough: ?4 New Laws of Computing

Cars That Think

Certainly, the phenomenon of scalability was well known in the automobile industry before it made a significant impact on the computing industry. This bold move on Big Blue’s part created a new family of computers that revolutionized the computer industry. And it was Hoff who redesigned the 4004 to scale.

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New Audi A8 debuting Level 3 autonomous AI traffic jam pilot; parking and remote garage pilots; zFAS controller

Green Car Congress

The introduction of the Audi AI traffic jam pilot requires the statutory framework to be clarified in each individual market, along with the country-specific definition of the application and testing of the system. Its modular concept makes the zFAS flexibly scalable and thus future-proof. Artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Green Car Congress

The committee also recommended the Agencies establish a new definition of a “null” vehicle, representative of the most basic vehicle in the 2016 MY time frame as well as a baseline 2016 MY fleet reflecting actual technology penetration rates. Consumer Impacts and Acceptance Issues.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). Its not in todays Prius and we wouldnt expect that in the future. Expects production around 2014.

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The Magnet That Made the Modern World

Cars That Think

The global market for these magnets is expected to reach $20 billion a year within a couple of years, as the automobile industry shifts towards electric vehicles and as utilities turn increasingly to wind turbines to meet growing demand. Can you give us a quick definition of coercivity?