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Honda R&D using IBM Watson IoT technology for real-time monitoring and data analysis in F1 racers

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Honda R&D is monitoring and analyzing data from more than 160 sensors in Formula One (F1) cars using IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The data is analyzed in real-time by researchers at HRD Sakura, Honda’s R&D facility in Japan dedicated to automotive motorsports and the McLaren Honda F1 team in the United Kingdom.

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Stellantis Pro One to start in-house production of hydrogen fuel cell commercial vans in Europe

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GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI “The action to bring hydrogen fuel cell mid-size vans and add fuel cell large vans to our production lines is a proof point of our commitment to maintain the lead in cutting-edge hydrogen technology and make it available to our most demanding customers. “The

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. H2USA, the new U.S. More than 2.2 More than 1.9

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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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Hertz will begin renting eight CNG Honda Civics and two CNG GMC Yukons at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City early next month. All vehicles will include NeverLost GPS units to assist renters in mapping local CNG refueling stations. Oklahoma City is serving as a pilot program for Hertz’s CNG airport rentals program.

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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. Climate Change Emissions Safety Vehicle Systems'

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SAE CRP: growing high level of confidence that R1234yf can be used safely; “disappointment” with departure of Daimler, BMW and Audi

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The SAE International Cooperative Research Project (CRP1234-4) team, formed last year to review relevant research and testing to finalize the risk assessment of the use of the low global warming potential R1234yf in mobile air conditioning systems (earlier post ), met face-to-face during the week of 4 February 2013.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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By using these standards, we can better access vehicles manufactured in and for the United Kingdom, a far larger right-hand-drive EV market. Presently, there is a limit to global EV supply and preferential supply is going to markets with strict emissions standards and consumer incentives. International evidence .

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