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EDTA outlines action plan to accelerate adoption of electric drive vehicles

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Electric drive technologies—those available today and those on the horizon—can help the US increase its energy security, spend more of its energy dollars domestically, expand competitiveness and create jobs—while creating a healthier environment. The nation is at an energy policy crossroads.

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GM’s BrightDrop acquires Marain’s AI software to help fleet owners lower operational costs

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We’re bringing entirely new ways of doing business to the delivery market by providing a holistic, one-stop-shop portfolio of first- to last-mile solutions that allow fleet customers to do their jobs more efficiently while helping alleviate strain on the workforce, and the environment.

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IXYS releases its highest power IGBT module for energy efficient power conversion and motor control applications

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The new IXYS SIMBUS F module is an industry-standard outline optimized for IGBT phase leg configurations providing the highest current density available today. It is, therefore, good for the environment. IXYS Corporation introduced a new range of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) modules for high power applications.

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today.

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CEVA partners with iOnRoad for camera-enabled driver-assistance systems

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Our personal driving assistance software leverages the capabilities of the CEVA-MM3101 platform to enable vision-based personal driving assistance functionalities beyond the levels available today on general purpose SoCs. CEVA’s recent steps extend the addressable markets for the CEVA-MM3101 to include the automotive market.

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Florida-based public microtransit operator Freebee deploys Lightning Systems electric passenger vans

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The combination of performance and range, as well as the passenger experience that comes from riding a battery-electric vehicle, all contribute to making it a great choice for door-to-door transit in urban and suburban environments. All Lightning products are available today. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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Cepton unveils next-generation LiDAR for autonomous vehicles

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Vista LiDAR samples are available today for Cepton’s automotive partners to evaluate in their self-driving fleets. This AI supercomputer combines deep learning and sensor fusion to accurately paint a full, 360-degree environment representing dynamic and static objects encompassing the vehicle.

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