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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

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At CES in Las Vegas, the Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts provided a head-turning first look at the automaker’s 0 Series (Zero Series) EVs set to launch starting in 2026. And Kia revealed a new global family of PBV concept electric vans that will provide a modular basis for last-mile delivery, cargo operations, and even robotaxis.

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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. The Volkswagen Group currently supports 404 young men and women working for their doctorate, cooperating with universities and research institutions throughout the world.

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Keio University Spin-Off Forms Consortium to Develop New EV Prototype for Mass Market; Commercialization in 2013

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Sketches of SIM-Drive concepts. a spin-off from Keio University (home of the Ellica, earlier post ), announced that 34 companies and municipalities, including automakers Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will form a consortium to develop a new electric car prototype, with mass-market sales being the end goal. Click to enlarge.

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General Motors set sales records in China in 2014

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GM’s sales were up 12.0% Domestic sales by Shanghai GM rose 13.1% FAW-GM’s domestic sales were down 29.4% Buick sales in China increased 13.5% The brand was led by the original Excelle family, which had sales of 293,098 units, and the Excelle XT and GT, whose sales were up 20.6% and an all-time high as well.

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Toyota opens CES with strong affirmation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; “staggering” rate of cost reduction; FCV on sale in US in 2015

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We aren’t trying to re-invent the wheel; just everything necessary to make them turn, ” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. Specific sales volumes will be announced closer to launch. Cost is one thing, but convenience is another. —Bob Carter. Earlier post.).

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Porsche invests in high-performance battery JV Cellforce; Si anodes; BASF NCM cathode materials

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As a new Porsche subsidiary, the Cellforce Group will be instrumental in driving forward the research, development, production and sales of high-performance battery cells. The battery cell is the combustion chamber of the future. This is how we shape the future of the sports car. —Torge Thönnessen, CEO of Customcells.

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Toyota Research Institute launches research into understanding and predicting human behavior for decision making; Machine Assisted Cognition

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Once a proof of concept has been developed, the group will explore specific capabilities that can support the needs of Toyota users in different parts of the organization such as sales, product planning, engineering and R&D. As additional support for the MAC research, TRI will engage academic collaborators on joint research projects.

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