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Other automakers follow Tesla into rare earth metal-free powertrains

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Tesla and others are looking to end the use of rare earth metals in future electric vehicle (EV) motors, with U.S., Eventually, the Japanese automaker plans to phase out the use of rare earth metals entirely through EESM development and the use of permanent magnet motors.

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Sapa opens up automotive-focused extruded aluminum R&D center in Michigan

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Established in 1963 and with its base in Sweden, the R&D unit has expertise in material, physics, chemistry and mechanical engineering. Sapa Technology Americas, located near Detroit, represents an extension with an automotive focus.

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SAE CRP1234-4 analysis of R-1234yf nears completion; finding refrigerant safe and effective in automotive applications

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The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team, formed last year to perform an updated engineering safety analysis of the low global warming potential (GWP) R-1234yf refrigerant ( earlier post ), met during the SAE World Congress in Detroit.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now! Soon, apparently.

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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liter TSI turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine (170 hp and 199 lb-ft/270 N·m @ 1600 rpm) coupled initially with a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, with a six-speed manual transmission available later in the model year. More specifically, Volkswagen is directly targeting the Subaru Outback.

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