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Wireless EV charging roads piloted in the U.S., Europe

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Israel-based company Electreon is one such company piloting wireless roads, as detailed in a report from CNBC on Monday. million project, which Electreon calls a “pre-commercial demonstration project” of the electrified road concept. state and Europe. Europe appeared first on TESLARATI. In the U.S.,

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Qoros premieres first production vehicle, hybrid concept at Geneva

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept. Qoros 3 Estate Concept.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter Other engine offerings on the Camry in Europe are: 2.5L liter unit and its 4-speed automatic transmission. With a high 12.8:1

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First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

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” The concept of wireless EV charging is expected to be particularly useful for vehicles using repetitive routes, such as buses, taxis, and freight vehicles, though they’re also expected to be available to passenger vehicles in the future. “We’re in competition across the world … in electrification.

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Detroit’s Inductive EV Charging Roads: Boon or Boondoggle?

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While similar programs have been pioneered in Europe, Detroit is the first and only city to do so in the United States. But city leadership doesn’t want to spoil the grandeur of what’s a very interesting concept.& & Electreon, is an Israel-based firm focused on wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. .&

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Hyundai Motor to establish Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center in Singapore

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The lab, through open innovation on multiple fronts, will explore and prove new future mobility business concepts for eventual expansion into global markets. Combining Hyundai’s open innovations efforts with Singapore’s fertile atmosphere, HMGICs will validate concepts including multi-modal mobility service.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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The E-JET concept range extended electric vehicle from GAC. —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Click to enlarge. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co.

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