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Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

Baua Electric

Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept PV5. While many legacy automakers are suddenly dialing back their EV strategies, Hyundai Motor Group, which includes Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia, remains devoted to pushing electric mobility forward through several segments.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

Green Car Congress

BUZZ CARGO concept—the first commercial vehicle to be based on the new I.D. BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter. The payload of the concept vehicle is 800 kg; the I.D. The flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery is controlled by the power electronics.

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Schaeffler to showcase Space Drive as advance for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

To offer personal mobility to people living in places where space is at a premium, Schaeffler is working on technology concepts such as the Schaeffler Mover for which the technology group has developed new system solutions. Autonomous vehicles such as the Schaeffler Mover require novel drive concepts.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. —Erhardt.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Now let us look at How EVs are charged wirelessly Wireless Charging Of EVs Electric vehicles may be charged wirelessly via electromagnetic induction charging, which eliminates the need for a physical connection to a charging station. Volvo Cars worked with Swedish taxi companies to test this technology in urban settings.

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Uber and Hyundai announce aerial ridesharing partnership, release new full-scale electric air taxi model at CES

Green Car Congress

Uber and Hyundai Motor Company announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Our vision of Urban Air Mobility will transform the concept of urban transportation.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

With an increase in shared mobility such as metros, monorails, and BRT systems, last-mile connectivity has already acquired the importance of never before. For last-mile connectivity is three-wheelers which are more suitable. Bicycles and electric three-wheelers can fit this sector. 6 lakh three-wheelers sold in India.

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