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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.

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Ford and Baidu invest $150M in Velodyne LiDAR

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The investment will allow Velodyne to rapidly expand the design and production of high-performance, cost-effective automotive LiDAR sensors, accelerating mass adoption in autonomous vehicle and ADAS applications and therefore accelerating the critical, transformative benefits they provide. Earlier post.).

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CAP-XX introduces supercap modules to support batteries in stop-start applications

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Australia-based CAP-XX Limited, a developer of thin, prismatic supercapacitors, has developed a supercapacitor module which supplies the cranking current to start the engine in Stop-Start vehicles (also known as start-stop, idle-stop, or micro-hybrid vehicles), reducing wear on the battery and eliminating the need for larger, more expensive ones.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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EPA and NHTSA worked closely with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) in developing an Interim Joint Technical Assessment Report (TAR) of potential 2017-2025 scenarios. hybrid/vehicle electrification technologies. hybrids, and electric vehicles. The two agencies expect to issue a proposal by 30 September 2011.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

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The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 Elements of the hydraulic hybrid powertrain. This design required additional overhead air capacity. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Leaf is just the first of several all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles about to come on the market. The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. California offers a $5,000 rebate through the state Air Resources Board, which reduces the price to $20,280.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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First, start by narrowing the criteria for your EV search from the nearly 50 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the market. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime.