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Digital Loop accelerates the homologation of vehicle software updates using virtual simulation

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A collaboration between Kontrol, dSPACE, FEV.io, TÜV SÜD, Microsoft Germany, T-Systems and Berylls is developing a new digital solution for the approval of updates for software-defined vehicles. As software has become an integral part of vehicles, homologation is now also mandatory for certain software updates.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous heavy equipment, announced a collaboration with Siemens today to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. In May 2022, the companies began retrofitting the first 45 ton vehicle, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2022.

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Feature: How Expensive Is EV Maintenance?

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All vehicles require some form of maintenance. If you own a vehicle for a significant amount of time, you’ll pay a visit to the shop sooner or later. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. Average Maintenance Costs.

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Shell forms consortium to accelerate the electrification of off-road mining vehicles

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By 2030, it is estimated that a battery-electric haulage truck will: lower total cost of ownership (TCO); involve 20% lower maintenance costs; and incur 40% lower fuel costs than existing diesel trucks.

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Volvo Penta, TICO complete build of prototype electric terminal tractor

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Finally, when it comes to developing tailor-made electric driveline solutions, Volvo Penta’s full system supply approach —handling the development and installation of the complete electric driveline solution and its integration into the vehicle—has allowed TICO to focus on improving the vehicle’s functionality. Next steps.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Stellantis and Saft reveal prototype of battery that integrates charger and inverter functions in battery modules; IBIS

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Integrating the inverter and charger functions creates a battery that is more efficient, which enhances the battery-electric vehicle range, and is more reliable and less costly. It also frees up room in the vehicle. The collaborative research project is known as the Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS).

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