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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

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A team led by Southwest Research Institute has applied connectivity and automation to achieve a 20% improvement in efficiency on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Vehicle connectivity and automation are already being used to effectively improve vehicle safety and driver convenience. Earlier post.).

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Electric Volvo XC40 features new infotainment system powered by Android with Google technologies built-in

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Powered by Android, the new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services. The Google Assistant also allows a driver to interact with smart-home devices from the car.

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Acura ZDX will get Google Constructed In

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The Acura ZDX will deal the emblem’s first iteration of Google Constructed In when it is going on sale early nearest era. The virtual platform tethers the person to the car via their Google profile and right away permits a smartphone-less hooked up in-car revel in.

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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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a manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries, announced that the company is supplying advanced lithium-ion cells to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program. Silicon anodes have much higher specific capacity compared to graphite anodes which are used in conventional lithium ion batteries.

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. An optional heat pump and battery warmer help preserve range in cold temperatures.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Battery Range: 250 miles minimum (with some exceptions). Telematics: Fully connected. Consumers can subscribe to an electric vehicle entirely in app (Google Play Store or Apple App Store) and customize their monthly payment to meet their budget. Production Forecasts: Vehicle will be available to purchase before the end of 2023.

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