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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense

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GM’s Ultium Platform is a combined electric vehicle (EV) battery architecture and propulsion system that can deliver power, range, and scale beyond any previous GM hybrid or extended range EV technology.

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Lyten introduces next generation Lithium-Sulfur battery for EVs; 3X energy density of Li-ion

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Safe and effective operation in environments as cold as -30 ?C Flexible and scalable pack sizing, enabling Lyten to accommodate the unique needs of a wide range of automotive platforms. Flexible and scalable pack sizing, enabling Lyten to accommodate the unique needs of a wide range of automotive platforms. C to as high as 60 ?C

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New Flyer commissions advanced electric-bus simulator

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Drivers of the simulator will experience a bus environment with hardware operating just as it would in a zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. The effect is full-visibility of the virtual environment, creating a near-identical driving experience complete with tactile sensations reflecting curb and roadside jostling.

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AEye unveils 4Sight LiDAR sensor; solid-state reliability and performance; IDAR

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In its first instantiation, iDAR takes solid-state agile LiDAR, fuses it with a low-light HD camera, then integrates artificial intelligence to create a smart, software definable platform that enables faster, more accurate, and more reliable artificial perception. Enhanced ground plane detection to determine topology at extended ranges.

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Ford captures multiple awards from Altair for work in electric vehicles, sustainability

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Altair gave a great description of the vehicle’s capabilities, highlighting its impressive statistics considering it is Ford’s first crack at an electric pickup: “The 2022 Ford F-150 Lighting with an extended range battery delivers up to 580 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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The joint venture will have full business responsibility for the development, the sales and the production of high-voltage electric motors and power electronics products above 60V, required for electrified passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Its headquarters will be located in Erlangen, Germany.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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The solar panel on the roof brings a number of benefits: drivers and vehicle owners benefit from greater range and lower operating costs. To save energy and extend range, the SUSTAINEER is fitted with tires that have low rolling resistance. Biologically active light increases attentiveness.

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