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IonQ and Hyundai Motor expand quantum computing partnership; object detection and metal catalyst simulations

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IonQ announced the next stages of its partnership with Hyundai Motor Company to develop the vehicles of the future. Hyundai Motor Company and IonQ will work to develop on IonQ’s quantum computers machine vision algorithms capable of conducting object detection on three dimensional data from autonomous vehicles.

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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Traditional fluid testing tools, however, were not developed to effectively analyze lubricant properties in electrified environments. Most EVs use alternating current (AC) induction or permanent magnet motors, which are powered by onboard battery packs. That extends to tribology testing as well. Research Analyst).

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DOE, General Motors and MathWorks launch EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks launched the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, the latest DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition ( AVTC ), revealed the 12 competing universities and named the Chevrolet Blazer as the vehicle platform selected for the competition.

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Suzuki and Toyota to explore business partnership; environment, safety, and information technology

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Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have agreed to start exploring ideas that are directed towards a business partnership. At the joint news conference held with Daihatsu earlier this year, I said that Toyota is not really good at creating alliances.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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Hyundai Motor Group announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU). It will consist of seven laboratories and conference rooms for battery development, analysis, measurement, and process. Hyundai Motor will invest KRW 9.5 million) by 2030. million EVs by 2030. trillion (US$7.4

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Simulate EV power electronics in real-time (Webinar) – Charged EVs

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Switching from a purely virtual environment to an entirely real environment can present unnecessary challenges. See the full session list for the Spring Virtual Conference on EV Engineering here. Reserve your spot—it’s free!

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

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At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. Toyota is also racing a liquid hydrogen-fueled version. Earlier post.)

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