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Aeva announces Aeries 4D FMCW lidar-on-chip for autonomous driving; recent Porsche investment

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Aeva’s 4D lidar-on-chip significantly reduces the size and power of the device by orders of magnitude while achieving full range performance of over 300 meters for low reflective objects in addition to the ability to measure instant velocity for every point—a first for the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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This VC Is Betting Big on Flying Taxis and Scooters

Cars That Think

One company that ticks all these boxes for Grosser is Kolors , in Acapulco, Mexico, which aims to transform the bus industry across Latin America by offering a website for riders to reserve a seat on an intercity bus. He recently finished building a 1963 Porsche 356 B for his daughter. The company does not own the buses.

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

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Commenting, SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: “The scrappage incentive scheme has the full support of the UK motor industry who will continue to work with government to ensure the scheme’s success. Under the scheme, half of the £2,000 discount is funded by the government and the other half by participating carmakers.

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Learn How India’s EV Manufacturers Are Promoting Green Mobility

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Though a goal of 100% electric vehicles by 2030 has been set, most industry experts believe that is too ambitious but, a conversion rate of 40-45% by 2030 is a realistic goal. . These reasons and a lack of support were the holes in the four-wheeler EV industry. But now things have started to change. 2-Wheelers.

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Electric Car Watch #2: Volkswagen- Global market leader in electric vehicles?

Plug In India

Earlier this year, Volkswagen announced a new electric car strategy through 2030, called ‘NEW AUTO’, with a focus on electric cars, ride-sharing, autonomy, and robo taxis. The VW group is a huge group with brands like VW, Audi, Skoda, and Porsche. Personally, I think Herbert Diess is an intelligent guy.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. This industry can be greatly expanded and improved to absorb all fossil material.

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