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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Rendering of factory concept. acre Carolina Commerce Center in Greer, South Carolina near Proterra’s electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina and adjacent to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Proterra’s new battery system manufacturing facility will be located at the 42.76-acre

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

As part of the partnership, the companies will create an international team to address various aspects of urban air mobility, including analysis of the market potential for premium vehicles and possible use cases. Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility.

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JUNE 8, 2022

Through UP.Labs, Porsche secures access to international talents and their know-how. The concept combines the advantages of free startup development on the market—for example, through the participation of all employees in the company’s success—with the direct involvement of our employees and a close link to Porsche.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

While growing up in Germany, Heike Riel helped her father design and build furniture in the family workshop. She says the experience taught her that “precision and creativity are necessary to build something excellent.” When I go back to my hometown, many of our clients still have the furniture that I helped build for them.”

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DECEMBER 18, 2021

This dedicated EV architecture and propulsion system is the foundation for GM’s all-electric future, giving the company the capability not only to build an entire retail and commercial portfolio, but also leverage the technology to expand its business to non-automotive applications. GMC HUMMER EV. Photo courtesy of FedEx.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

GAC R&D Center) introduced three co-developed electric concept cars at Auto Guangzhou 2018, featuring futuristic designs that address the diverse needs of China’s drivers. They also address the trend towards car sharing—one of the fastest growing urban mobility concepts worldwide. —Zhang Fan, Vice President, GAC R&D Center.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Neste and Genève Aéroport are partnering on the introduction of renewable jet fuel into aircraft operations from Geneva International Airport; the target will be at least 1% of the annual jet fuel consumption at Genève Aéroport starting late 2018. Aviation is the fastest growing means of transport and thus emissions will grow substantially.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant in Saxony, Germany will build the brand’s first production vehicle based on the MEB—the Modular Electric Drive kit, Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukastenin—2019. In addition, the plant will be building a pilot facility for battery cells and cell modules. Earlier post.) Volkswagen’s I.D.,

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Attendees of the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will be able to preview the concept vehicle of this JiDU product in April 2022.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Honda FCV Concept ( earlier post ) will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan on 17 November, followed by an announcement that Honda will provide FirstElement Fuel with $13.8 Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Lockheed Martin revealed yesterday that its Skunk Works team is working on a new compact fusion reactor (CFR)—the size of a Class 8 trailer rather than a building—that could be developed and deployed in as little as 10 years. The smaller size will allow us to design, build and test the CFR in less than a year.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lincoln introduced the MKC concept, targeting the small luxury utility segment. The just-introduced MKZ re-establishes Lincoln in the largest luxury segment, and the MKC Concept highlights a key opportunity in the fastest-growing part of the luxury market.

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APRIL 20, 2018

Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). In addition to the new QX50, the INFINITI Q Inspiration concept car will also make its Asia debut at the Beijing show.

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JULY 26, 2022

Although hydrogen has emerged as an important part of the clean energy mix needed to ensure a sustainable future, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the large-scale, stable transportation of hydrogen through new pipeline infrastructure faces issues including land acquisition construction costs and building time.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

plans to exhibit the world premiere of a prototype representing the direction of the new small-sized vehicle which is scheduled to be introduced to Thailand and India in 2011, at the 27 th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010 starting 30 November 2010. Honda Motor Co.,

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ford has long offered beefy off-road variants of the F-Series pickup, but the electric F-150 Lightning’s introduction raised questions about how robust a non-internal-combustion truck could be in the dirt. It also has a lift and upgraded suspension with Fox three-inch internal bypass shocks.

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JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.

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JULY 28, 2022

We have taken the first step towards transforming our vision for robotics and the concept of Metamobility into reality. Hyundai and Kia have formed an internal consultative body with key personnel for the development and operation of lunar surface mobility. Image Credit: NASA/JSC.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. BMW Concept X5 eDrive. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). All prices include $925 Destination & Handling fee.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

(BDNT), the 50:50 R&D Joint Venture between Daimler AG and BYD Company Limited, is going to show a design concept of the future joint venture electric vehicle to the public for the first time during next year’s Auto China in Beijing. Both partners have decided to sign a number of China-based international as well as local suppliers.

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MAY 10, 2017

Global fertilizer company Yara and technology group Kongsberg are parterning to build the first autonomous, electric container feeder ship. By moving container transport from land to sea, YARA Birkeland is the start of a major contribution to fulfilling national and international environmental impact goals.

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APRIL 28, 2022

Their research shows that converting a Falcon 50 to Liquid Ammonia Turbofan Combustion is the most efficient and commercially viable avenue to building a hydrogen-powered plane. The company has selected the Dassault Falcon 50 business jet—a long-ranged international business charter jet aircraft—for the flight test.

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APRIL 21, 2020

This is expected to result in the development of an effective ecosystem around Power-to-X research, which will be enriched with best global practices to produce meaningful national and international benefits.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hyundai’s EVs are some of the most strikingly styled vehicles around, but its N Vision 74 concept car previewed a future with even wilder designs. We’re now learning that the car may make it to production, as a recent patent application suggests the automaker might actually build and sell it.

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JANUARY 18, 2020

This independent concept is the largest charging infrastructure project carried out by a German employer. The ~€100-million investment provides Audi with a head start in terms of setup and operation expertise for the hardware and software of such charging concepts while also allowing the company to pilot a new business area of mobility.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

KHI) will build the first ocean-going ships to carry liquefied hydrogen (LH 2 ), with plans for a demonstration test by 2017 in which liquefied hydrogen will be shipped from the state of Victoria in Australia to Japan. KHI has previously discussed the concept of such a hydrogen-carrying vessel as part of its Business Vision 2020.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

Honda Civic Concept. The Honda Civic Si Concept coupe and Civic Concept sedan made their world debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, providing the first official glimpse at the styling direction of the 9 th -generation 2012 model set to go on sale this spring. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company is partnering with Incheon International Airport Corp. Hyundai Construction will utilize its expertise to build vertiports as well as the transit hub that will connect UAM to other public transportations. IIAC), Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. and KT Corp.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

The XTS Platinum Concept. Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. The concept, which showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, is powered by a 3.6L Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

The award will allow a team of MSU engineers and scientists, led by Norbert Müller, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, to begin working toward producing a vehicle-size wave disc engine/generator during the next two years, building on existing modeling, analysis and lab experimentation they have already completed. Hîrceagã, M.,

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JULY 14, 2021

With its “NEW AUTO” strategy, the Volkswagen Group is realigning itself and building up the new competencies this requires. Introducing the SSP means leveraging our strengths in platform management and building on our capabilities to maximize synergies across segments and brands. The biggest cost in electric cars is the battery.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Honda FCV Concept. Earlier post.). Honda also announced plans to introduce new VTEC Turbo engines to be built in Ohio and debut later in 2015.

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APRIL 4, 2011

” concept to make production more efficient and conserve resources more effectively. ” concept. These include new press technology with energy savings of up to 40%, improved insulation for plant buildings, programs to shut advanced robot systems down during breaks and the use of high-efficiency motors.

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MARCH 11, 2021

The HieffPEM concept consists of reducing all ohmic losses of the electrolyser stack, including membrane ionic resistance and electrical resistances of the porous transport layers (PTLs) and bipolar plates (BPPs). Leveraging SINTEF’s work in its HieffPEM project, the Hystar technology features the use of a thin membrane. Credit: Hystar.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. The electric motor builds up its maximum torque of 310 N·m (229 lb-ft) from a standing start. Buzz thus offers a similar internal length, but is able to use smaller parking spaces. which is 4,904 mm (193.1

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MARCH 4, 2021

This builds on its role in global advanced automatic transmissions designed in North America, Europe, and Asia. The formation of AAG aligns our design and engineering expertise, making the company a leader in torque transfer for electric vehicles without diminishing resources for internal-combustion engine programs.

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