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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Regardless of which camp you happen to staked your tent, parent company Stellantis has continued on with the premise and has likewise patented a system that creates fake engine vibrations to further the illusion of combustion-derived propulsion. The patented vibration device falls under the “Active Sound Enhancement” (ASE) umbrella.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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BMW ConnectedDrive is the BMW Group’s definition of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS); the BMW stand at the Congress presents App- and vehicle-based routing functions, safety systems and solutions for mobility on two wheels. This service is now available in four cities and is proving to be extremely popular, according to the company.

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The companies said that the agreement will enable them to address early electric vehicle customer needs by leveraging Dassault’s capabilities and experience in advanced battery systems with Dow Kokam’s cell technology. The transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and any applicable regulatory approvals.

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Looking Through Mojo Vision’s Newest AR Contact Lens

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Here’s what I saw, and what Steve Sinclair , Mojo senior vice president of product and marketing, had to say about the company’s progress so far and the challenges that remain. I did not put the lens in my eye—this prototype is still in safety testing, and fitting a contact lens requires an eye exam. First, the demo.

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What Robotics Experts Think of Tesla’s Optimus Robot

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This is a sensible design choice to get up and running, but would definitely need redoing for longer-term operation. Specifically, there were lots of arguments ahead of the unveil that one or more of the ‘Tesla FSD stack/data/EV experience’ was going to let them leapfrog all of the other companies in the space and I didn’t see any of that.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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RoadSafe, the UK’s leading Forum for promoting road safety and reducing deaths and injuries on the roads is joining forces with the 2009 MPG Marathon team to promote the Safer Driving for Better Business message. Tags: Green credentials driving event MPG Marathon Total Eco.

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

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While 80% of EV drivers globally charge their EV at home which can be done from inside your garage or carport with appropriate safety in place, there is still a need for public charging infrastructure. Most major petrol companies have also installed EV chargers at many of their sites. Stay up to date on our myth-busting series here.