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Siemens unveils first series production EV with RACE architecture and system

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The basic idea is to control a variety of vehicle functions on a uniform, centralized computer platform instead of providing every system with its own hardware and software as today. The abbreviation translates loosely as “Robust and Reliant Automotive Computing Environment for Future ears.”

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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App developers who want to enable their creations for AppLink can now register at [link] to download the AppLink SDK. More than 55 billion apps have been downloaded from the leading digital markets, and US users have an average of 67 apps on their devices. —Phil Abram.

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ORNL VIBE open-architecture framework for improved EV battery design

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The Virtual Integrated Battery Environment ( VIBE ) allows researchers to test lithium-ion batteries under different simulated scenarios before the batteries are built and used in electric vehicles. The physics phenomena of interest include charge and thermal transport; electrochemical reactions; and mechanical stresses. Click to enlarge.

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FCA unveils Chrysler Portal concept: next-gen family transportation for Millenials; electric, semi-autonomous, connected, flexible

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FCA is a leader in family transportation and it was essential that we fully explored the idea of what a vehicle could look like for this emerging generation. While at Level 3 autonomy, the vehicle maintains speed and course, but the driver must continue to monitor the road and driving environment. from any location.

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BMW Group introduces MINI and Rolls Royce centenary concepts; individual mobility based on megatrends and projections

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In the future, it will become even more important for global companies such as the BMW Group to take responsibility for the environment, but also for the people directly or indirectly in its sphere of activity. The idea is for each wheel to look like a piece of a mechanical jewelry. Responsibility is becoming diverse.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Reply to this comment by TotallyMadeUpName April 7, 2009 7:34 AM PDT Bike lanes were designed with the idea of carrying vehicles that are about 2 feet wide, with , of course, padding on each side. Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us

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