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JUNE 13, 2023

The new R&D organization will transform from a centralized structure focused on vehicle development to an independent Allianced Tech Organization (ATO). The companies also separated the next-generation innovative technology teams within the existing R&D Division as a stand-alone Tech Unit.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have demonstrated the first visible-light photoelectrochemical system for water splitting using TiO 2 enhanced with cobalt. This process is carried out in electrochemical cells that contain an anode and a cathode submerged in water, which are connected through an external circuit.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Audi of America is working with Spoke, a mobility platform for safety, connectivity, and rich rider experiences; Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; Audi is also continuing to refine its C-V2X technologies for production-intent applications, allowing for a connected ecosystem between drivers and the world around them.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2018

A team from Georgia Tech, with colleagues at the university of Kansas, has designed a high-performance solid-oxide fuel cell that operates directly on nearly dry (only ~3.5 When you get that low, it makes the job of the engineer designing the stack and connected technologies much easier. —Ben deGlee, co-author.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

EcoCAR is a collegiate automotive competition aimed at developing a highly skilled, domestic workforce by providing hands-on experience designing and building next-generation mobility solutions to meet our nation’s future energy and mobility challenges. Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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JULY 30, 2022

Through this pilot project, we are bringing Volkswagen’s long tradition of precision engineering, design, and innovation to the next level, by developing a premium product that will serve the vertical mobility needs of our future tech savvy Chinese customers. In the first phase of its commercial use, V.MO

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Fresh tech details of the he all-new 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E hyper-hatch that will go on sale in Australia in 2027 confirm it as an unlikely all-electric Lamborghini or Ferrari rival. The R5 is capable of unprecedented levels of torque vectoring from its two 200kW motors they have no mechanical connection with each other.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

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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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The announcement was made during the livestreamed Hon Hai Tech Day 2021 (HHTD21) event, underlining Hon Hai's commitment to become a global next-generation automotive manufacturer. Its high rigid body design and protection meets the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and standards. Upholding the company’s vision of “3+3=?”

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APRIL 23, 2022

GM will provide student teams across 15 academic institutions with a Cadillac LYRIQ, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle, to develop and to demonstrate technology that utilizes automation and vehicle-to-everything connectivity. Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). University of Texas, Austin (Austin, TX).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2019

Improvements to the EcoBlue diesel engine include a revised low-inertia turbocharger design that helps deliver a broader spread of power across a wider rpm range. To reduce friction within the engine, new steel pistons feature a slimmer skirt design than the out-going cast-aluminium design. Tourneo Custom.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 30, 2022

The same is true—with much higher stakes—for microelectronic chips: How can engineers confirm that what’s inside has truly met the intent of the designers? How can a semiconductor design company tell whether its intellectual property was stolen? We began our examination by cutting out a 10-micrometer-wide cylinder from the G3260.

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JULY 23, 2023

Today, more than 3,200 designers and engineers, NEV and software specialists are creating leading-edge innovations in close collaboration with Chinese tech players, start-ups, local partners as well as academia. The usability research team consists of designers, software engineers, cognitive psychologists, and more.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2021

The front of GV60 features a design optimized exclusively for the electric vehicle. The most noticeable feature in GV60’s interior design is the Crystal Sphere, a sphere-shaped Shift By Wire (SBW) that intuitively informs drivers when the vehicle is ready to drive. GV60’s North American deliveries are expected to begin in 2022.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a promising new conversion-type cathode and electrolyte system that replaces expensive metals and traditional liquid electrolyte with lower cost transition metal fluorides and a solid polymer electrolyte. The Georgia Tech team sought to overcome those obstacles by using the solid polymer electrolyte.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The new technology could enable advances in battery materials science, flexible battery charging rates, thermal and electrical engineering of new battery materials/technology and has the potential to help the design of energy storage systems for high performance applications. 2018.01.076.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 29, 2025

Americans and Europeans dont agree on everything, but a recent statement from Volkswagen Chinas CEO shows were alike in at least a few areas when it comes to vehicle design. Buyers prioritize AI-first, connected vehicles, with seamless voice control and smart cockpits.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2019

The EHang Falcon smart drone, with eight propellers on four arms, is designed with multiple redundant systems for full backup, and smart and secure flight control modules.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker Ronin is an all-electric four-door convertible GT sports car—a true five-seat GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a high-tech luxury interior, and futuristic exterior design. feet, and a Houdini bed divider which hides away to connect cargo bed and rear cabin.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Ford opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles. At the core of the Cologne EV Center are digital advancements that connect machines, vehicles and workers.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener has confessed that massive screens arent much of a luxury now that practically every vehicle offers them as standard equipment. The design chief also went into discussing how the consumer perception of EVs has been the real problem in his purview. From the hardware side it's very good.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Prologue design features clean and simple "Neo-Rugged" exterior and interior styling and ample interior space. Showcasing a tech-rich cabin, the Prologue will have a standard fully digital 11-inch driver display panel and an 11.3-inch inch audio/connectivity display.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The project will see Ford and Baidu cooperating to develop and test autonomous vehicles that are designed to meet the Level 4 (L4) driving automation standard as defined by SAE International. The Baidu-Ford L4 Autonomous Vehicle Test Project is a two-year initiative, with on-road testing slated to begin by the end of this year.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A team from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, and Georgia Tech has developed a a wave-energy-driven electrochemical CO 2 reduction system that converts ocean wave energy to chemical energy in the form of formic acid, a liquid fuel. In addition, Zi et al.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

are collaborating to develop two future connected vehicle applications that can help improve safety in school zones and around school buses when children are present. The second application is designed to warn drivers when they are approaching a school bus stopped to pick up or drop off students.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As an added value, all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models include Safety Connect and Service Connect up to 10-year trial subscriptions. liter inline four-cylinder engine was designed specifically for a hybrid application. Upgraded Safety Tech: TSS 3.0. When the driver presses the accelerator, Brake Hold releases instantly.

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Cars That Think

MAY 2, 2025

Right now, the only way to deal with all that heat is to hope you can thermally connect these transceivers to the switch systems case and cool that. xMEMS Cooling Tech Finds a New Home The xMEMS chip cooling tech, which was unveiled in August 2024 , builds on the companys earlier product, solid-state microspeakers for earbuds.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2020

In line with the Federal Department of Transportation’s announcement to establish a First Responder Safety Pilot Program ( earlier post ), the organizations’ combined efforts are designed to focus on improving safety for construction workers and motorists alike. The inclusion of shorter-range, direct communication in the 5.9

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Daimler plans to build the Research and Development Tech Center China with a total investment of more than 1.1 BBAC), the R&D Tech Center will allow Daimler to accelerate the localization of new Mercedes-Benz products in China. billion RMB (approximately €145 million).

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

With all the concern surrounding artificial intelligence, it’s no surprise that top tech leaders surveyed by IEEE chose AI as the most important technology for 2024. “ Like in the IEEE 2023 survey of tech leaders, the executives said they are concerned about ransomware attacks, phishing, and insider threats.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2019

Rounding out the top three are Virginia Tech in second place and the University of Alabama in third place. Teams have four years (2018-2022) to transform their vehicles from design concept into reality, building an energy efficient, connected and semi-automated vehicle for the car sharing market.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

Kia also introduced its new UVO CONNECT telematics technology in Geneva, available on the e-Soul and upgraded Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. The connected car technology will be introduced to a number of other Kia models in the near future. inch TFT LCD widescreen system, featuring Kia’s new UVO CONNECT telematics system.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

and support digital cockpit, connectivity, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This will optimize hardware and software costs, allowing connection to the Physical Interface Unit (PIU), which provides the zonal interface with the vehicle’s actuators.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The announcement came shortly after GM announced plans to roll out more than 15 Ultium-based models in China by 2025, and reinforced its commitment to making electric vehicles more connected and intelligent. It also previews Chevrolet’s new generation of electric intelligent connected vehicles custom developed for the Chinese market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2021

Thai-Tang and his colleagues outlined where and how the company is headed with fully electric vehicles, commercial solutions and connected services. Lisa Drake, Ford’s Chief Operating Officer, North America, said that Ford is absolutely committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing its own batteries. —Hau Thai-Tang.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Weve gathered our top 10 climate tech stories of the past year here for you to explore. Climate tech is a rapidly advancing interdisciplinary fieldwe here at IEEE Spectrum are excited to see what stories about these technologies well be writing about for you in 2025. If these dont ring a bell, fret not! Thats right the soil.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The BMW Vision iNEXT represents a building block for the future of the BMW Group, encompassing technology, design and new ways of thinking that are set to filter through across the company and its brands. There is virtually no need for either screens or buttons.

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