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Ricardo’s low-cost, fuel-efficient automatic transmission concept for motorcycles

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These offer a comparatively low cost solution, but one that is unable to deliver the convenience or comfort of automatic operation. In addition to issues of packaging, weight and cost, almost all automatic transmission technologies available for use on two-wheels come with a further significant drawback: efficiency.

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DeepDrive to unveil new central drive unit at IAA Mobility

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DeepDrive, a Munich-based deep-tech company backed by BMW and Continental ( earlier post ), will unveil a new central drive unit for electric vehicles as a world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2023 (4 - 10 September). DeepDrive’s drive unit will be available in two variants that meet different market needs.

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ABI Research: Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW continue to dominate ADAS market

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Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW continue to be the top three players in the consumer Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) market, according to a new competitive assessment from ABI Research. The availability of ADAS on their vehicles serves to distinguish them from those of more mass-market OEMs. Source: ABI Research.

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Umicore announces equity investment in solid-state battery company Solid Power

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With eight years of technology development and three years of manufacturing development, Solid Power has been working to deliver better performing all-solid-state batteries using low-cost, industry standard processes.

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ABB adds 20 kW Combined Charging System (CCS) fast charger to EVSE portfolio

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The new 20 kW multistandard station offers CCS, CHAdeMO and fast AC charging functionality and is available in configurations with one, two or three outlets. Its 20 kW design allows for quick and easy installation on widely available 3 x 32A low-cost grid connections.

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Ford & BMW Plan To Begin Testing Solid Power Batteries In 2022

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Solid Power will have prototype solid state batteries available for testing next year.

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EVgo breaks ground on first public 350 kW charger in US

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The new chargers being installed are seven times faster than any fast chargers currently available and represent a new level of convenience for EV charging. EVgo , operator of the largest US network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, broke ground on the first 350 kW public charging station, located in Baker, California.

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