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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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Kia Corporation has revealed the Kia Concept EV9 at the AutoMobility LA. Like the recently introduced EV6 ( earlier post ), the Concept EV9 is a dedicated EV developed and optimized on the company’s advanced Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The two other modes relate to when the Concept EV9 is not moving.

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Lexus unveils hydrogen-engined ROV concept

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Lexus revealed a new ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle) Concept, a hydrogen-engined vehicle offering near zero-emissions driving combined with extreme off-road capability. This hydrogen-powered ROV concept is the result of Lexus’ desire to preserve off-road pleasure in tomorrow’s low-carbon society.

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Renault to unveil autonomous, electric and connected concept car at IAA

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Renault will unveil SYMBIOZ, an autonomous, electric and connected concept car at Frankfurt Motor Show. The company says that the concept will describe its vision of mobility by the year 2030. The name Renault SYMBIOZ is derived from ‘sumbiōsis’, the Ancient Greek word for ‘living together’. technology that powers the car.

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Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept with smartphones and NFC

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Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). Hyundai has already announced a joint development agreement with Broadcom Corporation, which will power the next generation of connected cars.

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New Mazda3 to offer Mazda Connect connectivity system; HMI based on heads-up cockpit concept

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The new Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will feature a next-generation car connectivity system, Mazda Connect, when it goes on sale this autumn. One of the functions available through Mazda Connect is access to the Aha by HARMAN web content platform for automobiles (Aha). Functions can be controlled voice-recognition.

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WorldAutoSteel, Ricardo unveil design for connected, autonomous steel vehicle

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The design concept comprises both a compact, four-passenger vehicle, and a version with space for more passengers and luggage for out-of-town journeys. The design and engineering reflect likely use in a mixed environment where both manual and autonomous vehicles are operating.

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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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The project is focused on topics such as e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts. three in IT and logistics; five in communications, sales and trends; four in economics and the environment; three in human resources and organization; nine in production; four in quality assurance and procurement; and 12 in materials.

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