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ARPA-E awards $18M to 4 teams to optimize vehicle performance and efficiency; NEXTCAR Phase II

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This funding is part of Phase II of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles ( NEXTCAR ) program. Southwest Research Institute team developed VD&PT controls during the NEXTCAR Phase I program for a hybrid light-duty vehicle (HEV).

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Jeep, Ram owner begins search for a new CEO as US sales crash

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The company added that the decision is a regular part of its succession planning. Ram (-26%) and Dodge (-16%) sales are both down by double-digits this year, while Jeep (-9%) and Chrysler (-9%) are also down significantly compared to last year. Stellantis’ US sales crashed 21% in Q2 after falling 10% in the first three months of 2024.

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A123 Systems acquires lithium titanate and Li-imide electrolyte technology from Leyden Energy; micro-hybrid focus

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As a part of the deal, key technical staff of Leyden Energy have also agreed to join A123 Systems’ R&D organization. Leyden is the recent recipient of significant development funding from United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members include Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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The media drive in mid-October was held in the San Francisco Bay Area, already home to more EVs per capita than any other part of the U.S. Once inside, the leatherette seats are comfortable, the forward view is superb, and the entire cabin seems light and airy. Look up “chicken tax” for the reason why.) save Los Angeles.

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. billion in five of its existing Michigan plants, and will work with the city of Detroit and state of Michigan on building a new assembly plant within city limits. liter—currently built at Mack I would be relocated to the Dundee Engine Plant as part of a $119-million investment.

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Aurora Tourism in Iceland: You Can Seek, but You May Not Find

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From the outside, it may seem like the northern lights dance across Iceland’s skies each night. The lights are even on some recycling bins in Reykjavík, the capital: “Keep Iceland Clean.” But the lights can be elusive. Sometimes, the lights are there. On Icelandair ads, planes fly across shimmering curtains in the sky.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives – Charged EVs

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The media drive in mid-October was held in the San Francisco Bay Area, already home to more EVs per capita than any other part of the U.S. Once inside, the leatherette seats are comfortable, the forward view is superb, and the entire cabin seems light and airy. Look up “chicken tax” for the reason why.) save Los Angeles.