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Former Ford CEO hammers Tesla’s Autopilot probe: ‘It’s half the vehicles Tesla has ever built’

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” Mark Fields, who was CEO of Ford Motor Company from 2014 to 2017, appeared on CNBC this morning to talk about the probe. “If you look at the model years, this is a very large time period they’re investigating: 2014-2021. Ford CEO Fields: “It’s literally over half of the vehicles Tesla has ever built.”

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How To Start an EV Charging Station in India?

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The introduction of charging stations is quickly transforming the Indian business landscape. Charging stations are on their way to conquering the global market in the following years. Need Of Charging Stations. We know that by now, everyone knows the importance of having a charging station. Steps To Follow.

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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

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The NHTSA responded by calling out the company for not issuing a recall when it released its proactive over-the-air software update. . They are dying because cars crash into them while they’re parked on the side of the road. But statistics prove the real story. And disturbingly enough, very little is being done about it.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Focus on fuel economy.

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NEDC Vs WLTP: How EV Ranges Are Estimated Around The Globe & Why Bother About The Tests

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It becomes even more difficult when the actual range of an EV contradicts what is advertised by the company.    Today we are going to look at how the EV range is determined and what are the different standards available for EV range. So why do we need different testing standards? Is that all?

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TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

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Drawing of the 50 kWh pack and the twin charge ports for super-fast charging. EVA was designed from the ground-up as an e-taxi and is a result of interdisciplinary research in the areas of energy storage, battery charging, thermal management, and lightweight materials and design. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It solves the storage problems faced by the electric utility companies in absorbing and adapting to the highly variable power and energy generated by solar and wind. Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics.

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