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BorgWarner introducing fully integrated eAxle iDM

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BorgWarner is introducing a fully integrated e-axle—iDM—that packages a transmission, electric motor featuring BorgWarner’s efficient bar-wound stator solution and specially developed power electronics. The company already has the iDM’s forerunner—the electric drive module (eDM)— in serial production. The iDM product family is available in three different versions (iDM XS, iDM S, iDM M) and is easy to integrate either at the front or the rear axle of passenger cars and li

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Company claims to harness AI for quicker electric-car DC fast charging

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At CES earlier this month, GBatteries demonstrated that it could charge a 60-kwh battery pack, made up of off-the-shelf lithium-ion automotive cells, to half capacity in just 5 minutes, or to a full charge in 10 minutes. Further, the company is aiming, with a technology that employs AI elements, to boost charging speeds without accelerating.

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Safran acquires stake in Li-Sulfur battery maker OXIS Energy; OXIS announces two JDAs

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Safran acquired an equity interest in Li-Sulfur battery manufacturer OXIS Energy ( earlier post ) through its Safran Corporate Ventures subsidiary, which invests in disruptive technology businesses. OXIS Energy, a leader in lithium-sulfur cell technology for high energy density battery systems, has already been granted 173 patents with 96 pending. Benefiting from more than 15 years of R&D in the field of lithium-sulfur chemistry, interest in its work from different industry sectors is growing si

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Most Americans plan action to alleviate climate change

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There's nothing like hitting people where they live to goad them into action. After a year of record fires in California and floods in Texas and on the East Coast, more Americans are taking climate change seriously—and significant portions are willing to take financial steps to combat it. The first poll, from the University of Chicago Energy.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Honda to unveil new EV prototype at 2019 Geneva Show; mass production version out this year

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Honda has confirmed the global premiere of a prototype version of its new electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. A mass production version of the car will be on sale later in the year. Honda’s new electric vehicle is developed with a focus on functionality and purpose; a prototype sketch released in advance demonstrates this through its clean, simple and unique design.

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Vacuum-maker Dyson hires Infiniti exec to get serious about making cars

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Dyson, famous for reinventing vacuum cleaners, looks to be getting serious about building electric cars. The company announced on Tuesday it has hired former Infiniti President Roland Krueger to head its automotive operations. Under Krueger's tenure, Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, announced that it would convert most of its models to electric or.

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Dyson gets serious, charging with AI, Ghosn resigns: Today's Car News

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Americans are taking climate change more seriously, and a majority think the government should do something about it, two new studies show. A startup company thinks it has a software hack to help electric-car batteries charge faster. And Nissan's Carlos Ghosn has resigned as Chairman and CEO of Renault. All this and more on Green Car Reports. In a.

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SMUD announces regional initiative to develop a future mobility center in Sacramento

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Sacramento’s SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest community-owned, not-for-profit, electric service provider, will develop a model for a future Mobility Center that will foster innovation in the clean transportation sector and serve as a catalyst for carbon reduction and inclusive economic development. SMUD is funding two feasibility studies to support the Mobility Center.

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Carlos Ghosn, electric-car proponent and embattled executive, quit as Renault boss

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The past two months haven't been kind to Carlos Ghosn. The former auto executive was arrested late last year in Japan on charges that he bilked Nissan for millions in unauthorized pay and perks, including financial dealings with business partners that weren't formally disclosed. Shortly after his arrest in November, Nissan announced that he was.

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Attis Industries to acquire corn ethanol plant, grain malting operation from Sunoco; partnership with Novozymes

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Attis Industries Inc., a diversified innovation and technology holding company today, has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Sunoco LP to acquire and operate its corn ethanol plant and grain malting operation in Fulton, NY. Total consideration for the divestiture is $20 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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2019 Skoda Kamiq: name confirmed ahead of Geneva show

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Following the reveal of a teaser pic ahead of its reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, Skoda has announced its upcoming crossover will be named the Kamiq

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BP invests in PowerShare, EV charging platform in China; BP Ventures’ first direct investment in China

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BP’s venturing business, BP Ventures, has invested in PowerShare, an integrated hardware and software solutions provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging in China. The investment is part of PowerShare’s Series A round, which was led by BP Ventures and draws support from DETONG Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm in China. PowerShare provides an online platform that connects EV drivers, charge point operators and power suppliers, streamlining the charging experience from locating a

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Can Lidars Zap Camera Chips?

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Lidar wavelengths deemed safe for human eyeballs might imperil digital camera sensors.

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Never mind the Tesla Model 3, will the Honda Urban EV be the first truly mainstream electric car?

Green Cars News

Electric cars have been threatening to break into the mainstream for some time now

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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If You Thought Trump Caved Like A Sink Hole To Nancy Wait Tull Mueller Hangs Him Like Benito #JoeTakesOnTheNews

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Real-life road test review: The one where we do a long winter commute in a Hyundai Kona EV

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When we reviewed the Nissan Leaf last year, it was the beginning of spring

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