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SAE International publishes two standards for vehicle-to-vehicle communications

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SAE International has published two new technical standards for vehicle-to-vehicle communications: to standardize the data message sets used in Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications and to establish the parameters for a vehicle communication system to receive and transmit the message sets.

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BMW M introduces its first high-performance car with electrified drive system: BMW XM PHEV

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The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range. It is also the first BMW M model to feature Integral Active Steering, also part of standard specification. Parking Assistant Plus is also included as standard.

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Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

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The government is launching a major electrification project, mainly in the transport sector, but also in those of building heating and industrial activities. Light trains, urban and school buses, taxis, cars and trucks will all be gradually electrified. Over the next five years, $3.6 A target of 1.5

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. —MITEI Director Robert C. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

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Following the delivery, the food manufacturer and division of PepsiCo showcased the Tesla Semi at Modesto’s 2022 annual Celebration of Lights , and the truck has been spotted on the highway on quite a few occasions. If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5,

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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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GM China Engineering developing comprehensive vehicle air quality system

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The system using the new HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) filter and ionizer builds on climate control systems already available in the all-new Chevrolet Cavalier and Cadillac CT6, both of which GM builds in China. The Cavalier’s climate control system comes standard with a PM 2.5 μm to 10.0

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