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Hyundai Autron and Wind River to develop next-generation autonomous driving platform

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Hyundai Autron, a Hyundai Motor Group company, and Wind River signed a partnership to develop an autonomous driving and connectivity software platform to power next-generation automobiles. US-based Wind River is the global leader in embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) software. —Dae Heung Moon, CEO of Hyundai Autron.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative. The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant is therefore optimally prepared for the upcoming production launch of the hybrid B-Class. kWh, serves as an electric energy storage unit.

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Benevelli introduces new line of IPM electric motors for off-highway and eMobility vehicles

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The series includes 4 different motor length with and 24 winding configurations to accommodate various power classes. The entire SMAC Serie has a class F thermal rating; the winding of the stator is designed with double electrical insulation. These details make the winding extremely reliable.

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Airbus reveals the next generation of electric CityAirbus UAM solution; first flight in 2023

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Designed with simplicity in mind, CityAirbus NextGen will offer best-in-class economic performance in operations and support. Furthermore, Airbus has used extensive subscale flight testing and wind tunnel campaigns and has leveraged its computing and modelling power. —Bruno Even.

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Honda opens new $124M wind tunnel in Ohio

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Honda opened its new $124-million wind tunnel facility in Ohio, ushering in a new era of development testing capabilities for Honda and Acura products, as well as the company’s race vehicles. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. Absent engine and exhaust sounds, wind noise will be more noticeable inside the cabin of an electric vehicle.

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Leading UK scientists set out resource challenge of meeting EV targets by 2050

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Challenges of using “green energy” to power electric cars: If wind farms are chosen to generate the power for the projected two billion cars at UK average usage, this requires the equivalent of a further years’ worth of total global copper supply and 10 years’ worth of global neodymium and dysprosium production to build the windfarms.

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GM and US Navy collaborating on fuel cell-powered underwater unmanned vehicles

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Advanced autonomy and sensing will enable operation in the cluttered littoral environment. The vehicle will be capable of being stowed, launched and recovered by multiple host platforms, including littoral combat ships, Virginia-class submarines and Ohio-class guided-missile submarines. Refueling takes only minutes.

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