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Daimler Trucks testing truck platooning on public highways in the US

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Having started with successful trials on Daimler Trucks North America’s proving ground in Madras, Oregon, DTNA has received the appropriate permission from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Platooning technology is not meant to replace drivers—it’s designed to help drivers. My experience has been impressive.

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Judge rules against Tesla insurance over ‘inflated’ premiums

Teslarati

Stephens originally filed the lawsuit on behalf of Tesla drivers with the company’s insurance in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Tesla Insurance data has driven changes to vehicle design: Elon Musk What are your thoughts?

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Honda introduces HondaLink connected car system and HondaLink EV

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Featuring the first automotive OEM application of Aha by Harman, HondaLink will provide a personalized experience connecting drivers to thousands of cloud-based news, information and media feeds from around the world, using an intuitive, audio-system based interface. The tethered smartphone serves as a conduit to cloud-based media.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Drive Oregon. Navistar, Inc. General Motors.

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An Easy EV Conversion Kit For People

Open Source Civic EV Kit

After spending the past year and a half converting a Porsche 914 to an electric vehicle, I decided to expand my horizons by designing an open-source electric vehicle (EV) conversion kit for a commonly used car. This project started about a month ago when I became co-chair of the Oregon Electric Vehicles Association. Damn the torpedoes.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. University of Oregon. DOT will also evaluate applications based on their ability to reduce emissions and collaborate across the public and private sector. Southern Company: Georgia Power.

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Study Claims EVs Will Not Save the Environment, All Cars Are Bad

The Truth About Cars

& For those unfamiliar, Vision Zero is an initiative designed to change government policy around driving by reducing speeds and restricting automotive traffic — with an end goal of totally eliminating “traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.” & Make no mistake.