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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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Renault to unveil autonomous, electric and connected concept car at IAA

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Renault will unveil SYMBIOZ, an autonomous, electric and connected concept car at Frankfurt Motor Show. The letter ‘Z’ at the end refers to the all-electric Z.E. The company says that the concept will describe its vision of mobility by the year 2030. technology that powers the car.

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Hyundai showcases RM20e racing midship electric sports car, Prophecy concept EV at Auto China

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At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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NaaS teams up with Hyundai China to boost EV charging services and business ventures

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China-based NaaS , an EV charging service company, is partnering with Hyundai Motor Group (China), to develop efficient charging management services for Hyundai car owners. This will provide a valuable reference for Hyundai’s action of advancing EV service in the global market.

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New Toyota Yaris brings expanded hybrid line-up, enhanced safety and digital user experience

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The comprehensive package includes a customizable driver’s instrument display, a more powerful and intuitive multimedia system, convenient and stable connectivity and, for the first time, a hands-free digital key to access and start the car.

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GM invests $300M in Momenta to deliver next-generation self-driving technologies in China

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General Motors will invest $300 million in China-based Momenta to accelerate the development of next-generation self-driving technologies for future GM vehicles in China. —Julian Blissett, executive vice president of General Motors and president of GM China.

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Kia to establish its first electric PBV plant in Korea

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E-FOREST is the brand name for Kia’s new smart factory ecosystem that pursues innovation in manufacturing systems by organically connecting everything to realize customer value. The ‘Forest’ part of the nomenclature refers to an ecosystem that harmonizes all these elements to function as one. Kia’s PBV future.

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