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ABB E-mobility opens its largest DC fast charger production facility in Italy

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The Valdarno facility also aims to achieve gold level LEED certification—the globally recognized independent standard for the design, construction and operation of eco-friendly buildings.

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Volkswagen expands ID. EV family with GTX performance line

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By comparison, the combined power consumption of the ID.4 Now the X is building the bridge to the mobility of the future. In addition, sporty design details and their own light signature underline the top performance of the GTX models. Volkswagen is expanding the ID. family of electric vehicles with a GTX performance line.

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Progress on ATLAS: Cummins’ Tier 2 Bin 2 light duty diesel project

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Cummins is one year into a four year program (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems) to develop, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), a new light-duty diesel truck engine that will meet Tier 2 Bin 2 (SULEV) emission requirements while achieving at least a 40% fuel economy improvement (26.1 mpg US vs. 18.6

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3-year project to develop and test standards for describing the performance of automotive lidar

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Light detection and ranging (lidar) technology provides a three-dimensional map of all objects around the vehicle regardless of external lighting conditions, and as such can be a key element in autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Tesla being a notable holdout so far.) —Jeremy Bos.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The United States is not building enough transmission lines to connect regional power networks. The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. First, building such connections opens the door for competitors who may sell lower-priced power into their region.

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EOS and Airbus study shows lifecycle benefits for DMLS additive manufacturing

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) systems and services company EOS and Airbus Group Innovations (previously EADS Innovation Works) recently completed an environmental lifecycle comparison of two key production technologies: conventional rapid investment casting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).

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Tesla launches perks for China’s Labor Day with EAP trial, HEPA filter discounts, and more

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In comparison, the Full Self-Driving suite includes the same feature set, plus Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control. Tesla China’s Supercharger Network has seen an aggressive expansion as of late, with the company building charging stations across the country, and even beyond.

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