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Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving

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The newly established Autonomous Technology Group is part of Daimler Trucks’ global effort to put highly automated trucks onto the roads within a decade. To achieve this, Daimler Trucks announced an investment of more than €500 million (more than US$570 million) at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Revealed at Las Vegas’ Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the Surge is a bright orange exploration of how Jeep could offer its enthusiast customers battery-electric vehicle (BEV) parts kits applications. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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in Las Vegas. SEMA is the world’s largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L General Motors’ engineers developed most of the accessories shown on the concept vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber

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Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing.

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Although the tires weigh slightly more than standard air-filled tires, vehicles don’t need to be equipped with spares, jacks, repair kits, or tire-pressure sensors. GM was bullish on its Cruise autonomous-vehicle unit at that time, and it was suggested by the companies that original-equipment airless tires might debut on a 2024 GM EV.

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HD REV powertrain company Wrightspeed gearing up for commercialization push

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a developer and manufacturer of advanced range-extended electric vehicle (REV) powertrains for heavy-duty applications ( earlier post ), is gearing up for a commercialization push with the appointent of four advanced engineering and commercialization executives. Wrightspeed Inc., Erin Sawyer, Supply Chain Director.

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Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi

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Kia has revealed much more about its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy for providing modular vehicles for last-mile delivery and other uses, potentially around the globe. million EVs globally by 2030, with the PBV products including a robotaxi and autonomous-capable ride-hailing vehicle.

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