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New “2-in-1” EV unit integrates traction motor and A/C compressor for increased range in hot climates

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Hybrids and EVs use regenerative braking to capture kinetic energy and store it; this requires the conversion of the kinetic energy first into electricity to transport to the battery, resulting in extra energy conversion steps. Design concept of the integrated A/C compressor-traction motor unit.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to receive the Performance Standard certificate from the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative. Audi is also focusing on the manufacture of its products. The next step will be the conversion of the car and engine plant in the Hungarian town of Gy?r.

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TDK and Toshiba establish JV for automotive inverters for HEVs, PHEVs, EVs

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This trend to stricter regulation is expected to greatly affect the global automobile market, contributing to an increase in demand for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the global market and greatly increased use of electric, fuel-cell, and other eco-friendly vehicles.

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Tire-integrated triboelectric generator harvests electricity from rolling tire friction; est. up to +10% fuel econ

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An innovative method of reusing energy, the nanogenerator ultimately could provide automobile manufacturers a new way to squeeze greater efficiency out of their vehicles. Wang estimates about a 10% increase in the average vehicle’s gas mileage given 50% friction energy conversion efficiency. —Mao et al. 2015.04.026.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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TWAICE and pepper partner for full battery transparency in retrofitted commercial vehicles

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The aim of the cooperation is to provide a holistic life cycle solution for automobile manufacturers with integrated hardware and software. The collaboration with the Munich software company TWAICE, whose software platform offers end-to-end battery analysis solutions, enables the entire battery life cycle to be optimized.

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China Zhongwang and Brilliance Bus partner to develop all-aluminum new energy public buses

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Ltd, as an automobile manufacturing enterprise. Brilliance Bus is committed to the development and manufacturing of new energy buses, new energy transportation vehicles and high-end private cars. Brilliance Bus (Dalian) Co., was established on July 29, 2010 with investments from Brilliance Automotive Investment (Dalian) Co.,

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