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Sweden launches $3.1M study on electric road systems

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Electric Road Systems (ERS) are already being demonstrated on public roads in Sweden. The institutes within Swedish ICT conduct research and development in several key areas, ranging from sensors and actuators, communication networks and data analytics to visualization, interaction design and service development. Earlier post.)

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BMW Group, Qualcomm and Arriver to form long-lasting strategic cooperation for joint development of Automated Driving software

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The companies signed an agreement for a strategic cooperation, which will focus on joint development of next-generation AD technologies ranging from New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), Level 2 Advanced Driving Assistance Systems to Level 3 High Automated Driving functionalities. BMW Group, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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NEVS presents Saab 9-3 EV prototype

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the company working to resurrect the Saab brand, presented the Saab 9-3 Electric Vehicle as designed and produced as part of a prototype series in Trollhättan. In this phase of the development the performance of the prototype EVs is limited to: A range of approximately 200 km (124 miles).

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Renault boosts range of ZOE EV to 400 km with new 41 kWh pack option

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At the Paris Motor Show, Renault introduced its enhanced-range ZOE electric vehicle. 40 battery, ZOE now has a range of up to 400 km (249 miles) NEDC—twice the distance of the original launch version of the ZOE. At the same, ZOE owners can benefit from a range of new connected services and equipment upgrades.

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Tesla car batteries are being used in a study on how EVs could help power the grid

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Tesla owners from the United States, Australia, Norway, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Britain could take part in the study. According to the researchers at the UQ, most electric vehicles today are driven only 1/8th of their driving range.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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Europe’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA 2050) outlines a 75% reduction in aviation CO 2 emissions to year 2050 relative to a year 2000 reference. In the ULTIMATE scenarios, this comprises an advanced geared turbofan engine for long-range missions and an open rotor concept primarily targeting short- and medium-range missions.

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Norweign Drivers switch to Electric Cars

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There has been a growing increase of electric vehicles in terms of speed, aesthetics, range, style etc. On issues related to charging facility which most countries like US, Sweden, Canada do face, Norway is far ahead of them. Reference – [link]. As a result, buyers are using the perks which they get to convert to cash.