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Audi launches Traffic Light Information V2I service in the US starting in Las Vegas

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Audi is the first manufacturer to launch Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technology in the US, with the deployment of Traffic Light Information in select 2017 Audi A4, Q7 and allroad models in Las Vegas. All of these services would be designed to either improve efficiency, drive time or traffic management. Earlier post.).

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Smartville introduces 360 BESS using 2nd-life Li-ion EV packs; Nissan first customer

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an EV battery-repurposing company, is unveiling the Smartville 360 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during the RE+ 2023 conference in Las Vegas. Smartville Inc., The Smartville 360 is expected to be installed and operational at Nissan’s Tennessee headquarters by the second quarter of 2024.

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Infinitum introduces Aircore Mobility motor at CES 2023

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Infinitum, creator of the air core motor ( earlier post ), introduced Aircore Mobility, a next-generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications.

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Shock! VinFast’s VF Wild electric pickup was designed in Melbourne!

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The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. The sharp-lined VF Wild ute is the work of an independent design studio in Melbourne called GoMotiv, as is the VF 3 mini electric SUV rolled out alongside it at CES.

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JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

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inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). JCB publicly unveiled its new port fuel injected, 4.8L

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Volvo EX90 makes its NA debut at CES 2023, will be available well-equipped at under $80,000

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Today the new Volvo EX90 was shown for the first time in North America at the CES 2023 in Las Vegas. Revealed in downtown Stockholm on November 9, 2022, the Volvo EX90 embraces its Swedish roots and Scandinavian design heritage while reflecting the company's.

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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

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The growth includes a broader net of available autonomous routes, longer hours in different weather conditions, and higher top speeds… all without pedals! In June 2023, Zoox expanded public rides to Las Vegas in preparation for a full commercial launch. However, the driverless EVs can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.