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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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in Las Vegas. The Spark EV Tech Performance concept builds on Spark EV’s performance with a unique power-delivery algorithm that enhances acceleration. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L The cars will debut at the SEMA Show, 5-8 Nov. Earlier post.)

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Revealed at Las Vegas’ Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the Surge is a bright orange exploration of how Jeep could offer its enthusiast customers battery-electric vehicle (BEV) parts kits applications. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept. Jeep going hard on electrification.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Although the tires weigh slightly more than standard air-filled tires, vehicles don’t need to be equipped with spares, jacks, repair kits, or tire-pressure sensors. The company also says the tires are “currently fitted on a fleet of vehicles in Las Vegas and Thailand” with clients the company isn’t disclosing.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. Ford Developer Program.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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The company recently showcased its powertrain technology alongside Mack Trucks at Waste Expo 2016 in Las Vegas and signed a $30+ million deal with NZ Bus, signaling multinational and multimodal demand for the company’s powertrain technology. Wrightspeed sources battery cells and builds its own battery packs.

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Continental and Aurora finalize design of scalable autonomous trucking system – ET Auto

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Recognizing this challenge early on, Aurora teamed up with Continental to jointly develop reliable, serviceable, cost-efficient autonomous hardware kits for mass production. Introducing new hardware to the market is complex and time-intensive, often taking years from initial design to the start of production. This phase is complete.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

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And with the extensive update, on Monday at CES in Las Vegas, it also provided a glimpse of the first several PBV products that are essentially different twists on electric vans. The structure underneath the PBV is weldless, according to Kia, which allows a lot of flexibility in adjustment.

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