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Terberg introduces new generation of electric terminal tractor; hydrogen fuel-cell version possible

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The Netherlands-based Terberg is introducing a new generation of electric vehicles with new EV technology, including the YT203-EV terminal tractor (which replaces the older YT202-EV) and the BC202-EV body carrier. New generation YT203-EV. The performance of the new electric drive system is comparable with that of diesel engines and the large battery option offers a significantly greater operating range.

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Solar-cell efficiency could double, research prototype suggests

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Solar cells produce electricity without carbon emissions, but the low efficiency numbers leave a lot of room for improvement. New research suggests a possible way to boost that—possibly without a radical rethink or the introduction of rare, expensive materials. Researchers in St. Petersburg, Russia, have created a prototype solar cell using.

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SwRI motion prediction system enhances pedestrian detection for automated vehicles

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a motion prediction system that enhances pedestrian detection for automated vehicles. The computer vision tool uses a novel deep learning algorithm to predict motion by observing real-time biomechanical movements with the pelvic area being a key indicator for changes. SwRI’s human motion prediction system overlays sparse skeletal features on pedestrians to predict movement.

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Polestar Precept concept teases future flagship four-door electric car

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Polestar Tuesday revealed the first full photos and information for the Precept, a concept electric car that will be shown in March at the Geneva International Motor Show. Polestar has, in recent weeks, been teasing the Precept concept from the inside out. It’s already revealed that the concept would be upping the ante with more sustainable.

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

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Northwestern team develops decentralized swarming algorithm for autonomous vehicles

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Self-driving vehicles need to navigate safely and flawlessly without crashing into others or causing unnecessary traffic jams. To make this possible, Northwestern University researchers have now developed the first decentralized algorithm with a collision-free, deadlock-free guarantee. The researchers tested the swarming algorithm in a simulation of 1,024 robots and on a swarm of 100 real robots in the laboratory.

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Polestar Precept concept, solar efficiency, smart transmissions: Today’s Car News

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Polestar gives a glimpse of a future flagship electric car. Researchers suggest much higher solar cell efficiency without rare materials. And Hyundai is working on giving transmissions more smarts, not necessarily more gears. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, Polestar has released pictures and info for its.

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Hyundai connects its transmissions to all the data, boosts vehicle efficiency

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Even as it moves to launch more electric cars, Hyundai is looking for ways to wring more efficiency from internal-combustion powertrains. The automaker has developed what it calls an "Information and Communication Technology (ICT)" transmission-control system that uses both GPS real-time traffic data, and onboard sensors to choose the optimal.

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SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. appoints Ricardo to support product industrialization

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SuperTurbo Technologies Inc. (formerly VanDyne SuperTurbo) has appointed Ricardo Performance Products to support the first phase of commercial industrialization of the SuperTurbo system—a novel planetary traction drive that enables high speed power transfer to and from a turbocharger shaft, offering significant driveability and fuel efficiency benefits for large trucks.

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All-new DS 9 revealed with E-TENSE PHEV powertrain

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DS has revealed its all-new, flagship DS 9 – and at the time of launch it'll only be available with an E-TENSE, plug-in hybrid drivetrain. As with its other models, DS has designed the new car to be festooned with luxurious details with a view to taking on rivals from the likes of BMW, Volvo and Jaguar in the executive saloon sector.

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Bosch and Human Horizons partner on Battery in the Cloud service

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At the Bosch Connected World 2020 (BCW) conference in Berlin, Human Horizons initiated an agreement with Bosch Connected Mobility Solutions for further cooperation on Bosch’s Battery in the Cloud technology. ( Earlier post.). This technology connects electric-vehicle batteries with the cloud to extend battery life, substantially improve the battery’s performance and service.

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

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Volkswagen Touareg R: Range-topping 456bhp performance SUV to offer plug-in hybrid tech

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Volkswagen has revealed it will add a range-topping new premium model to its flagship Touareg line in the form of a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 with a 134bhp electric motor.

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Volkswagen Touareg R: Range-topping 456bhp performance SUV to offer plug-in hybrid tech

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Volkswagen has revealed it will add a range-topping new premium model to its flagship Touareg line in the form of a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 with a 134bhp electric motor.

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