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SEAT unveiling MEB-based el-Born EV at Geneva; in-market in 2020

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The concept car is named after one of the most iconic neighborhood of Barcelona—an inspiration for designers and engineers of SEAT who have created a sporty vehicle with the most advanced electric technology. The car is expected to hit markets by 2020. With a power output of up to 150kW (204PS) the vehicle can reach 100km/h in 7.5

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TEAM Industries licenses NuVinci continuously variable transmission technology for light vehicle applications

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(TEAM) announced that their development partnership has continued to progress and the two have entered into an exclusive licensing arrangement for the use of NuVinci CVP (continuously variable planetary) technology in North America and Europe for electric and gasoline light vehicle applications. Earlier post.).

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Audi and Somerville, Mass to partner on urban mobility; swarm intelligence and automated parking, networking cars with traffic lights

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Audi will work with the city of Sommerville, Massachusetts to develop an urban strategy for Somerville, applying technologies for swarm intelligence or automated parking, and networking cars with traffic lights. Therefore Audi is supporting the project at Union Square with innovations such as the traffic-light assistant.

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Tesla Virtual Power Plant is providing energy security to Australian homes

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“Even if all lights go out in the neighborhood, you will still have power. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), average daytime power prices in South Australia fell below zero, hitting negative AU$9.28/MWh So that gives people energy security. MWh in the first quarter this year. .

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Efficient Drivetrains now offering OEM developer kit for plug-in hybrid solutions

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Electrification kits include a high-efficiency drivetrain (EDI PowerDrive); vehicle control and telematics software (EDI PowerSuite); and the training and support infrastructure to enable OEMs to drive quicker time to market in offering PHEV and EV vehicles.

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AllCell Receives $460K Li-ion battery manufacturing grant Through Illinois Energy Plan

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AllCell plans to increase production capacity for lithium-ion batteries at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. electric scooters, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles). According to AllCell co-founder and CEO Said Al-Hallaj, the state’s support was well-timed. “We

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Nissan leads with transfer of California ZEV credits out for year ending 30 Sep 2014

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million vehicles including: more than 500 fuel cell vehicles; 38,000 battery electric vehicles; 29,300 neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); 30,000 plug-in hybrids; 570,000 hybrids; and 3 million gasoline vehicles. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric.

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