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APRIL 22, 2022

Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. The electrically driven roadster Audi skysphere concept debuted in August 2021.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Hyundai Motor used CES in Las Vegas as the platform to describe its new “Metamobility concept”, which will incorporate the use of robotics in both the real world and the metaverse to allow “unlimited freedom of mobility” unconstrained by the physical limitations of movement in time and space.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Connected and communicating vehicles are now the norm. Gerald Artner constructed an antenna box from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer material which could be installed in the front part of the roof, close to the windshield. It would also be possible to combine several antenna concepts in future cars. —Gerald Artner.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

BMW is now flying the iNEXT concept vehicle around the world to showcase what is to come. The series-produced version of the highly automated, emission-free and fully connected BMW iNEXT will assume the role of a new technology flagship; production at Plant Dingolfing is slated to begin in 2021.

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JANUARY 13, 2019

The company also displayed two new concept electric two-wheelers: one designed for the city, the other with off-roading in mind. Harley concepts for city (top) and off-roading (bottom). Harley-Davidson also debuted two additional, electrified future concepts that further explore the potential of urban mobility.

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MAY 19, 2020

The 1:8-scale model on display is a miniature of the exhibit shown at CES 2020 and includes integration of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV) and Hub (Mobility Transit Base) smart mobility solutions as part of a dynamic human-centered future cityscape.

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APRIL 7, 2025

While the C9 Corvette is expected to debut as a 2029 model year, the automaker has asked its other design studios (Detroit, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Seoul) to produce Corvette concepts for 2025. GM has been clear that there is absolutely no plan to put the concept into production.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021

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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JANUARY 9, 2018

At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. In the near term, the Alliance will focus on the development of the new e-Palette Concept Vehicle.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept is demonstrating an electrified vision for drag racing. The eCOPO Concept is all about where we go in the future with electrification in the high performance space. Electric crate motors.

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MARCH 9, 2020

As part of a three-year research project supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, the BMW Group and three partner companies from Bavaria are exploring the possibilities for making BMW Group Plant Dingolfing a smart factory for logistics. A number of innovative Industry 4.0 Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Audi unveiled the grandsphere concept study—the second of three “sphere” concept cars from Audi. The electrically driven roadster Audi skysphere concept debuted in August 2021. The Audi grandsphere concept transforms from being strictly an automobile in an “experience device.”. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 16, 2020

Hynex Mobility Service will strive to advance connected services and offer new value users can enjoy through their connected experiences, while placing the primary focus on Honda CONNECT, Honda’s on-board connected system. Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Honda is the second most sold brand in China after Volkswagen.

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JUNE 28, 2022

AERO concept electric sedan in China as a foretaste of the brand’s first global fully-electric sedan. The concept vehicle is almost five meters long and was designed based on aerodynamic principles. AERO concept car, Volkswagen is stepping up its electric offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Mcity at the University of Michigan has outlined a test track-based concept for evaluating the safety of highly automated vehicles before they’re tested on public roads that could emerge as a model for a voluntary standard for safety testing. Mcity will pursue funding support needed to prove the Mcity ABC Test concept. Mcity ABC Test.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

GM’s demonstrated proof-of-concept electric conversion vehicles include the E-10 pickup, K-5 Blazer-E, eCOPO Camaro, and Project X built in collaboration with Cagnazzi Racing’s eCrate Solutions Group. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Production vehicles may vary.

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JULY 30, 2022

Volkswagen Group China unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. With a luxury X-wing configuration of 11.2m With a luxury X-wing configuration of 11.2m

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MARCH 20, 2017

At the Geneva Auto Show, the China-based Hybrid Kinetic group unveiled the H600 microturbine range-extended electric vehicle sedan concept, produced together with its vehicle design and engineering partner, Pininfarina. The unit is composed of less than 40 parts. of the ICE vehicles, respectively, HKG said.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles, following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022. The front and rear wheels are connected via a five-link axle.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen is showcasing two electric concepts. BUZZ CARGO,in its auto show debut, is an electric panel van concept based on the MEB toolkit that offers up to 340 miles of range on the WLTP cycle. The electric Cargo e-Bike concept, in its North American debut, carries a 463 lb payload. Cargo e-Bike.

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APRIL 7, 2022

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, and Veolia recently signed a long-term partnership agreement on the refining of crude methanol generated in pulp production at the Äänekoski bioproduct mill into commercial biomethanol. Using the A-Recovery+ concept from ANDRITZ, the plant has a capacity to produce 6.3

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Urban EV Concept is built on a completely new platform, and sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model. Honda Motor Co.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

These are used in production to supply the assembly lines with supplier parts. As early as 2013, in a first research project in Leipzig, BMW tested eleven hydrogen-powered tractors and forklifts in test operation and identified important fields of action for the current connection project.

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MAY 13, 2021

This becomes clear, for example, in the “Fullflex Marriage”, whereby the vehicle body is connected to the drive system. Different powertrain variants can thus be connected to the respective vehicle bodies on the same line. The marriage in Factory 56 consists of several modular stations.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. This makes the Sprinter an integral part of the value chain. billion (US$3.1

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

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 Steel E-Motive vehicle design has been optimized to include technologies that are deployable by 2030 and beyond and meet requirements for inner-city driving needs.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a coating composed of carbon nanotubes that imparts superlubricity to sliding parts. When steel parts slide past each other, they essentially “cut the grass.” The key part is those fractured carbon nanotubes are pieces of graphene.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, the skysphere roadster. The Audi skysphere concept shows how the brand is redefining luxury in the future—it’s no longer just about driving. The Audi skysphere concept will make its public debut on August 13, 2021, as part of Monterey Car Week.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

—Jordi Caus, SEAT’s Head of New Urban Mobility Concepts. Connected to the IBM Cloud, it dynamically adapts to changing conditions by taking into account weather forecasts, traffic reports and things happening in the city that day. —Juan Ramon Gutierrez Villar, Industry Solutions Leader, IBM Global Markets.

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JULY 24, 2021

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. It is part of an energy converter that charges the high-voltage battery while driving. Earlier post.). In addition, energy is recuperated during braking.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This initiative is part of that commitment. We have leveraged our in-house know-how in maritime battery and hybrid systems, our shore power and remote connection capabilities, as well as our extensive experience in serving inland waterway applications for the development of this product. It is connected for remote monitoring.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The enablers of these outstanding electric motor characteristics include a set of inventions that are part of Lucid intellectual property. The ultra-compactness of these electric drive units lays the foundation for Lucid’s Space Concept vehicle design approach.

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JUNE 19, 2019

In a comprehensive joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts. —David Caro, Head of Global Engineering, OEM Design, Automotive & Transportation at Henkel.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

million for the next phase of Gigastack, a new renewable hydrogen project, as part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Hydrogen Supply Competition. ITM Power 100MW electrolyzer facility concept. The UK has awarded £7.5 Earlier post.). This project aims to do the same with hydrogen.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The initiative is called “eTruck Charging Initiative” and is part of the E-Mobility Group’s holistic approach to provide truck customers with the best possible entry into e-mobility. The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections.

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MARCH 17, 2021

As Ford continues the most profound transformation in our history with electrification, connectivity and automation, advancing our collaboration with the University of Michigan will help us accelerate superior experiences for our customers while modernizing our business. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer, Ford Motor Company.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The new electric drive system has fewer moving parts than a diesel engine and the previous EV generation, resulting in lower maintenance costs. The Terberg Connect telematics system provides remote monitoring of the status and performance of each vehicle, including the charge cycle and remaining battery capacity. automotive standard.

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