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Polestar finds majority of EV buyers switch because of tech, not the environment

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Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar North America , mentioned that the idea of luxury is being redefined today, and this is quite evident in the electric vehicle sector. According to Polestar, the environment was the most important consideration for 12% of Gen Z EV buyers who are between 18 and 24 years old today.

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Toyota develops storage module for 70 MPa automotive hydrogen tanks; transportation of H2, other applications

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However, using the same tanks in a variety of types of applications requires meeting different safety standards and adjusting to each environment. This is also connected to the development of this conceptual model. Conceptual model of hydrogen tank storage module.

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AERIS team conducting free public workshop on connected vehicle environmental applications

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The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) will conduct a free public workshop soliciting discussion with the adopter community on connected vehicle environmental applications that may be candidates for the upcoming Connected Vehicle Pilot demonstrations.

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GM sees connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-service fundamentally changing automotive industry

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Three emerging and converging factors—connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-a-service—will fundamentally change the automotive industry over the next few decades, according to Mike Abelson, GM’s VP of Strategy and Global Portfolio Planning. million vehicles on the road with 4G LTE connectivity. —Mike Abelson.

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Porsche launches developer competition with Mission E Cross Turismo data

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For the next nine weeks developers will have the opportunity to implement and submit their ideas. The sports car manufacturer is launching the second open innovation competition for digital development together with Berlin-based connected car application programming interface (API) platform High Mobility.

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Nissan using second-life LEAF batteries in factory AGVs

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Nissan was exploring new ways to reuse its Nissan LEAF batteries, and hit upon the idea of using them in AGVs. Last year, they took this idea to a new level by using repurposed battery modules, instead of new ones, to power AGVs. The first-generation LEAF was fitted with a 24-kilowatt-hour battery pack comprising 48 modules.

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Battelle, COTA demonstrating connected vehicle applications on buses

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Engineers from Battelle Memorial Institute, working with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) as part of the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Connected Vehicle research program, have developed and are demonstrating a forward-collision-avoidance system for buses. Earlier post.). Vehicle Turning Right, or VTR (V2V).

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