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Daimler Trucks testing truck platooning on public highways in the US

Green Car Congress

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). I have personally driven one of our trucks in a connected mode. My experience has been impressive.

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Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road

Baua Electric

The Freightliner eM2, made at Daimler Truck North America’s factory in Portland, Oregon, is being distributed to customers across the US. It features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Series production of the medium-duty electric trucks started at the end of 2023. Get started here. –ad*

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Andy Grove on battery power To wean itself from imported oil, the U.S. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. and we must do it quickly to save Detroit.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

That would be the Dodge Circuit, a car that Chrysler unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January and which is now prominently displayed at the New York Auto Show. While Chrysler has still not officially announced any of these details, the carmakers viability plan listed an "EV Roadster" as a future product for 2010.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In February, China’s Chery Automobile unveiled an electric concept car at the Detroit Auto Show. Renault-Nissan has started working with governments and utilities in California and Oregon to gear up for regional electric vehicle rollouts next year. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S.

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Video Friday: Autonomous Car Drifting, Aerial-Aquatic Drone, and Jet-Powered Robot

Cars That Think

AngGo is a personal mobility device that is suitable for the movement of passengers in huge indoor spaces such as convention centers or airports. Daltorio from Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and University of Portland, in Portland, Oregon, USA. The user can use both hands freely while riding the AngGo.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show.

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