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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an initiative to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) designed to improve transportation for communities in Southeast Michigan. This includes leading test tracks, universities, automotive companies, and key economic anchors.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1S

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This article will explore the Rivian R1S, examining its available models and premium features and showcasing how financing the R1S through EV Life can save you both time and money. Rivian R1S Interior, Exterior & Safety Features The Rivian R1S is a luxurious all-electric SUV that combines performance and design.

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BNDES approves $92.5M lines of credit to support Eve’s eVTOL development program

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The financing is subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between Eve and BNDES in connection with such credit lines, as well as the satisfaction of certain conditions to be set forth in such definitive agreements.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. Conductive plastic anodes (-) and carbon-felt cathodes (+) make up the Z3 electrodes.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Volkswagen Group investing $700M in XPENG for 5% stake, VW EV development; Audi jointly developing EVs with SAIC

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We will share Smart EV technologies and world-class design and engineering capability with each other and learn from each other. Since the founding of XPENG, we have been developing full-stack technologies from EV platform to connectivity and ADAS software in house.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. is based on the Ziptron technology—Tata Motors’ in-house developed globally competitive high voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather conditions.

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