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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

Green Car Congress

Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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FCC modernizes the 5.9GHz band; Wi-Fi and C-V2X

Green Car Congress

GHz band (5.850-5.925 GHz) to make new spectrum available for unlicensed uses, such as Wi-Fi, and to improve automotive safety. Today, Wi-Fi carries more than half of the Internet’s traffic. GHz band available for unlicensed use. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules for the 5.9

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Innovusion announces high-resolution image-grade LiDAR system Cheetah

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a designer and developer of hybrid Solid State LiDAR systems for vehicle safety applications, announced the availability of its Cheetah system. Smart architecture, streamlined optics design, and integrated optical paths result in rapid manufacturing, scalability into automotive production, and lower cost. Innovusion Inc.,

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Lucid CEO says its Air has hit efficiency of 5 miles per kWh and ‘no one else is even close’

Baua Electric

Earlier this week, a version of its flagship Lucid Air sedan delivered an efficiency ratio of 5 miles per kWh, which could soon translate to more affordable long-range models for all. It doesn’t take an economics major to understand that greater efficiency translates to smaller battery packs that still offer competitive range.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

Green Car Congress

Strong brands and the automobile will continue to play a central role in individual mobility in the future. To improve and speed up its mechatronics platform competencies, the Group will invest around €800 million into a new Research & Development facility in Wolfsburg, where the core of the SSP platform and its modules will be designed.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

Green Car Congress

Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Geely is now working on a new design, eliminating the need for the small gasoline tank. The most common blend contains 15% methanol and 85% gasoline.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Cars That Think

Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? Their simulation-enabled predictive analysis complements and optimizes the live prototyping of new designs. “It The Emerging Era of the Electric Automobile.

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