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Yamaha and Sumitomo demo on-board thermoelectric generator for CO2 reduction

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a Sumitomo Corporation Group company, jointly demonstrated a new waste heat recovery system based on a thermoelectric generator (TEG), which generates electrical power via exhaust gas heat. The companies estimate the potential benefit of the TEG to be up to 3.1% Yamaha Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility Co.,

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GM demos 8 connected vehicle safety applications in Shanghai

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General Motors demonstrated eight safety applications for its latest intelligent and connected vehicle (ICV) technology for the first time in China at the National Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Pilot Zone in Shanghai, which opened in June. However, no one company or one organization has all the answers. Earlier post.).

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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But, in many high-use areas and remote locations, upgrading grid connections to meet future charging demand is not practical or commercially viable. Up to 8 turbines fit in a 20ft shipping container, forming a deployable power solution for EV charging companies that can be scaled to match demand in any location.

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GM shows newest connected vehicle technology in China

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General Motors demonstrated for the first time in China its latest version of connected vehicle (V2X) technology, including Intersection Collision Alert and Emergency Brake Alert, at the National Intelligent & Connected Vehicle Test Demo Base in Shanghai. It has full access to Wi-Fi, LTE-V and DSRC.

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Audi, Navistar partner to demo C-V2X in emergency vehicles and school buses for enhanced safety

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The partnership allows for both companies to develop use cases and safety enhancing demonstrations in close collaboration as members of the Volkswagen Group. Applied Information is the leading provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including connected vehicle technology, for the US traffic control infrastructure.

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The Boring Company opens Hyperloop Plaza to the Bastrop, TX community

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The Boring Company (TBC) opened its Hyperloop Plaza to the Bastrop community. The Plaza includes The Boring Company Bodega, Prufrock Pub, and the His & Hers Salon. The Boring Company Bodega is just part of the company’s Hyperloop Plaza , which promises to offer fun services to the community in Bastrop. to 8:00 p.m.

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Porsche demos grid balancing capability of group of Taycan EVs with cloud-based pooling system

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Five series-production Taycan were connected to the power grid via the Porsche Home Energy Manager (HEM) both in a domestic environment and under laboratory conditions. It protects the house connection from overload ("blackout protection") and enables the use of smart charging functions.

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