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AI helping make automobiles safer; data to be in hands of rider, says Ather CEO – ET Auto

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Its applications are finding uses in every other sector, and automobile is a prominent example. The technology is helping automobiles with various abilities pertaining to safety, operations and performance, said Tarun Mehta , CEO of electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy.

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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The team modified a commercial tribology testing device to give it the capability to evaluate the impact of electric currents in fluids, measuring the wear and friction on the automobile parts in the presence of an applied voltage. Research Analyst). Full results will be presented at the STLE Annual meeting in Long Beach 16-20 May 2023.

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MG Motor India plans new mid-size ICE platform, to double capacity | Autocar Professional

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The premium mid-size SUVs that helped MG Motor India establish its brand in the country is again part of the its focus for the company’s next big phase of growth and expansion. Sources say that MG Motor India is readying a new mid-size platform that will churn out a range of body styles with multiple powertrains.

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Schaeffler acquires motor manufacturer Compact Dynamics; power electronics agreement with SEMIKRON

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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler finalized a purchase contract with SEMIKRON International GmbH for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics GmbH , a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors. Both contract partners want to cooperate on the development of electric drives for automobile applications.

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

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At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”.

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Bring Back the EV1 Press Conference

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City Council Member, held a press conference demanding General Motors apologize to the American people for destroying the automaker’s EV1 plug-in electric vehicle. General Motors compounded their financial woes by destroying the EV1 and continued to work with the oil companies to gouge the public. said Holden.

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ACEA, Hydrogen Europe and IRU call on EU to ramp up investments in hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. —ACEA’s Director General, Eric-Mark Huitema.

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