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How is electrification changing R&D testing? Download this guide. – Charged EVs

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Automotive electrification significantly impacts testing methods, encompassing areas such as: Powertrain testing procedures – Engineers now focus on battery chemistry, inverter logic, and motor rotor positioning rather than traditional methods of measuring fuel consumption and emissions. Download this guide.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Toyota Motor North America recently entered into an agreement with environmental tech nonprofit WattTime to provide certain health and environmental impact data to Toyota and Lexus customers with eligible vehicles to enable them to find ideal charging times to reduce emissions when charging at home.

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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

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Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

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General Motors announced a new community charging program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the US and Canada. GM and its dealers will work together to expand access to charging in local communities including in underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited.

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SAE International updates J3016 standard defining autonomous vehicles; free download

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SAE International (SAE) announced a free update to its technical standard, “J3016: Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to On-Road Motor Vehicle Automated Driving Systems.” Because of the global importance and impact of the standard, SAE now will offer the J3016 standard free-of-charge on the SAE website.

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2023 Honda Accord features fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system; hybrids to account for 50% of sales

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The 11 th -generation 2023 Honda Accord will feature an available fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system that’s more responsive for a sporty, exhilarating driving experience. With up to 247 lb-ft (335 N·m) of torque from Honda’s new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid system, the 2023 Accord hybrids are the most powerful ever.

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Hyundai Motor Group develops smartphone-based Digital Key; deployment starts later this year

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Hyundai Motor Group has developed a “Digital Key”, which allows users to unlock and start their Hyundai or Kia vehicle via their smartphone. Replacing a traditional physical key, the new Digital Key can be downloaded via an app and used by up to four authorized people. The user’s preferred vehicle settings are stored in the vehicle.

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