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Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum
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JULY 13, 2017
The Historic Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum in Kingman, Arizona adds to its collection
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JULY 6, 2014
The Electric Vehicle market is full of new terminology and concepts. Different types of Electric Vehicles. Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles. - - - - - - - -. Electric Vehicles | charge2drive.com.
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Toyota Research Institute constructing automated vehicle test facility in Michigan
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MAY 3, 2018
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is constructing a closed-course test facility to develop automated vehicle technology. Site of the future automated vehicle test facility (inside the MITRP oval track). Autonomous driving Vehicle Manufacturers
How many vehicles can the earth sustain?
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JUNE 11, 2018
One of the hallmarks of the good life in developed countries is the freedom to move about as we choose in personal vehicles. Consequently, demand for personal vehicles has recently skyrocketed and this trend is likely to continue in the near future. ?We We first reached the 10-million-vehicle level in the world in 1920, about 34 years after the first motor vehicle appeared on the road. By 2010, we were at 1 billion vehicles. billion vehicles.
Groupe PSA and Huawei showcase their first connected vehicle
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APRIL 24, 2018
The DS 7 CROSSBACK is the first Groupe PSA vehicle using the PSA IoT “Connected Vehicle Modular Platform” (CVMP) and equipped with Huawei technology for new connected services. Groupe PSA built the CVMP for its connected vehicles using Huawei’s OceanConnect IoT platform.
Daimler takes 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle Company
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MARCH 8, 2018
Expanding its strategic footprint in the field of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) in China, Daimler has acquired a 3.93% stake in Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., was established in 2009 by the BAIC Group as a development platform for New Energy Vehicles.
NHTSA proposes rule to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication on light vehicles
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DECEMBER 13, 2016
Citing an enormous potential to reduce crashes on US roadways, the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a proposed rule today that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies throughout the US light vehicle fleet. The advancement of the V2V rulemaking complements the Department’s work to accelerate the development and deployment of automated vehicles. Connected vehicles Regulations V2X
Cisco and Hyundai to bring “hyper-connected” car to production in 2019; software defined vehicle architecture
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JANUARY 13, 2018
Hyundai will feature this new in-vehicle network in their premium 2019 vehicles. In 2016, Cisco and Hyundai reported plans to develop a vehicle with a new approach to communication. Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture. Connected vehicles V2X Vehicle Systems
Best Electric Vehicle Motor Yet
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OCTOBER 15, 2011
This AC electric vehicle motor really IS as good as you've heard, and it's changing the electric car conversion game
Symbio intros 40 kW hydrogen fuel cell range-extending module for heavy-duty electric vehicles
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JUNE 1, 2018
At the Movin’On 2018 mobility summit in Montreal, hydrogen fuel-cell company Symbio intoduced a 40-kW fuel cell system—H2Motiv L—targeting range-extending conversion applications for heavy-duty electric vehicles. The kit utilizes the vehicle’s CAN bus.
Foton Motor and motorcycle leader Piaggio Group partner on development of light commercial vehicles; EVs to come
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MAY 25, 2018
Foton Motor and Piaggio Group signed the agreement for a joint development project for new light-duty commercial vehicle products in Italy. In 2017, its global sales volume of commercial vehicles hit 176,800 units. Electric (Battery) Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers
Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control
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DECEMBER 1, 2015
The production version of Audi’s battery electric e-tron quattro SUV ( earlier post ), due out in 2018, is an important vehicle for the brand, and especially for Audi of America, which is driving many of the requirements for the C-segment electric SUV. Vehicle dynamics.
BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor
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FEBRUARY 23, 2018
A key element of the brand’s continued strategic development will be local production of future battery-electric MINI vehicles in the world’s largest market for electromobility. million vehicles per year. China Electric (Battery) Vehicle Manufacturers
LCA study finds connected and automated vehicle subsystems could enable net reduction in vehicle energy use and GHGs by up to 9%
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission.
Custom Electric Vehicles: Venus Motors
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NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Venus Motors builds new custom electric vehicles using fiberglass kits, electric drive trains, and lithium batteries
Nissan, Renault to buy CATL batteries for electric vehicles
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MAY 11, 2018
The Sylphy will be Nissan’s first electric vehicle mass-produced in China. CATL currently offers a series of Li-ion NCM cells targeted for light duty vehicles: as well as solutions for trucks and buses.
Volkswagen Group and JAC explore JV for multi-functional vehicles; internal combustion and new energy vehicles
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NOVEMBER 29, 2017
JAC) plan to undertake research and development on multi-functional vehicles (MFVs) together. The new cooperation will be another milestone in the companies’ relationship, after they agreed to set up a joint venture to manufacture battery electric vehicles for the competitive e-mobility passenger car market in June. Both groups have complementary strengths in the multi functional vehicle field. China Electric (Battery) Vehicle Manufacturers
Electric Vehicle Parts
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JUNE 9, 2009
List of electric vehicle parts, with explanations, that Paul used in his $2200 VW Bug conversion
ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015
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AUGUST 14, 2017
Registration of model year 2016 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in New Jersey was up 79% over 2015, according to a recent analysis by ChargEVC , a diverse coalition of organizations and companies that support growth of the electric vehicle market.
Toyota and Suzuki to start discussing joint projects for technological development, vehicle production, and market development; India and Africa
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MAY 28, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) agreed to start discussing new joint projects in the fields of technological development, vehicle production, and market development. After having concluded a memorandum of understanding toward business partnership on 6 February 2017 ( earlier post ), Toyota and Suzuki have been pursuing concrete forms of cooperation and have announced the mutual supply of vehicles for the Indian market ( earlier post ) and other joint efforts.
HARMAN and Airbiquity announce first automotive-grade end-to-end intrusion detection solution for connected vehicles
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OCTOBER 31, 2016
HARMAN International and Airbiquity, a provider of connected vehicle services, announced the first automotive grade end-to-end intrusion detection system (IDS) for connected vehicles at TU-Automotive Europe 2016 in Munich, Germany. Connected vehicles Security
Canadian Electric Vehicles: Randy Holmquist
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JANUARY 21, 2012
Canadian Electric Vehicles of Errington, BC has the reputation of being one of the very best conversion shops. Randy Holmquist also sells conversion kits and builds the Might-e truck NEV
Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles; demo in March
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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated announced advances in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology testing as the first step of 5G deployment for automotive applications with direct communication between vehicles. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles CV2X V2X
UC Riverside team developing nav system that uses signals of opportunity; support for autonomous vehicles
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OCTOBER 14, 2016
The researchers say the technology could be used to develop navigation systems that meet the stringent requirements of fully autonomous vehicles, such as driverless cars and unmanned drones. Autonomous vehicles will inevitably result in a socio-cultural revolution.
Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
The Golf Alltrack is the latest Volkswagen vehicle to receive the newer AWD 4Motion system—Sharan, Tiguan, Phideon (China), Passat Alltrack and Golf R 4Motion being other recent vehicles. turns from lock to lock and a vehicle turning circle of 35.8
Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles (BEV or e-POWER) a year by FY2022
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MARCH 23, 2018
to 2022 , the company also intends to: Develop eight new pure electric vehicles, building on the success of the new Nissan LEAF. Introduce an electric “kei” mini-vehicle in Japan. Offer a global crossover electric vehicle, inspired by the Nissan IMx Concept ( earlier post ). As part of its electrification strategy, Klein said Nissan will launch a product offensive in China led by a new C-segment electric vehicle this year, derived from Nissan LEAF technology.
Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness
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OCTOBER 4, 2017
Hackett said Ford will improve its operational fitness, refocus capital allocation and accelerate the introduction of smart vehicles and services. in 2016), the company said it is expanding its scope to include vehicles and services—all designed around human-centered experiences.
Savari selected as major V2X technology provider for USDOT’s connected vehicle roll-out in Tampa
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FEBRUARY 22, 2017
to equip the majority of vehicles with its V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) connected car technology for the USDOT connected vehicle roll-out in Tampa. Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment-Downtown Tampa. Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (VTRFTV).
IBM patents cognitive system to manage self-driving vehicles
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MARCH 31, 2017
IBM scientists have been granted a patent around a machine learning system that can dynamically shift control of an autonomous vehicle between a human driver and a vehicle control processor in the event of a potential emergency, providing a safety measure that can contribute to accident prevention.
ESKAM finishing electric drive axle module for commercial vehicles, new production technologies; vehicle testing this year
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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
All components fit neatly and compactly into a shared housing, which is fitted in the vehicle using a special frame construction also developed by the project engineers. After that, they want to fit the axle module into a real vehicle for testing by the end of 2015.
Volkswagen Group readying autonomous parking for series vehicles in 2020
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APRIL 13, 2018
The Volkswagen Group is readying autonomous parking functionality for deployment in series production vehicles in 2020. While the vehicle owner is away, parcels ordered are delivered to the vehicle trunk and a dry cleaning service hangs freshly laundered clothes straight in the vehicle.
Toyota and partners develop vehicle-to-vehicle copper recycling technology
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MARCH 25, 2014
Sample vehicle wiring harness. In addition, large amounts of copper are used in the motors of hybrid vehicles, which are becoming increasingly popular. Materials Sustainability Vehicle Systems Click to enlarge.
Electric Vehicles and the Northwest Power Pool
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NOVEMBER 12, 2011
"In the long run, a fully electrified vehicle fleet would theoretically -- just do the math! -- provide enough balancing power for a 100 percent renewable electricity system." - John Farrell, Grist
ZF showcases mSTARS electric axle system for axle hybrids or fully electric vehicles
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JUNE 23, 2017
ZF is using its plug-in Vision Zero concept vehicle to showcase a number of new safety and zero local emissions technologies. The vehicle features a 150 kW electric axle drive system for dynamic acceleration. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Motors Transmissions Vehicle Systems
Hyundai NEXO fuel-cell vehicles self-drive (Level 4) 118 miles from Seoul to Pyeongchang
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FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Three of Hyundai Motor Company’s next-generation NEXO fuel-cell-electric vehicles ( earlier post ) have completed a self-driven 118-mile (190 km) journey from Seoul to Pyeongchang. This is the first time that level 4 autonomous driving has been achieved with fuel-cell-electric vehicles.
Continental and NVIDIA partnering on autonomous vehicle systems; market introduction in 2021
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FEBRUARY 6, 2018
NVIDIA and Continental are partnering to create AI (artificial intelligence) self-driving vehicle systems built on the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, with a planned market introduction starting in 2021 for Level 3 functionality. The partnership will enable the production of AI computer systems that scale from automated Level 2 features through full Level 5 self-driving capabilities, where the vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals.
Jaguar unveils first all-electric production vehicle I-PACE
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MARCH 2, 2018
Jaguar unveiled its first all-electric production vehicle, the I-PACE. The I-PACE has a 90kWh Lithium-ion battery and offers sports car performance of 0-100 km/h in 4.8
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle: Dead or Alive?
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AUGUST 28, 2012
Does the neighborhood electric vehicle have a place in today's high-speed electric car world? I think it does, and even has the potential to save lives
NEVS and Phantom Auto collaborating on autonomous vehicles
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JUNE 6, 2018
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer NEVS is using Phantom Auto’s teleoperation safety technology to ensure safe deployment of electric autonomous vehicles. NEVS (formerly Saab Automobile) and Phantom Auto, the leading provider of teleoperation safety technology for autonomous vehicles (AVs), are collaborating to ensure the optimally safe and efficient deployment of NEVS’ electric AVs throughout the world.
Renault opens its first electric-vehicle-only showroom, in Sweden
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FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Tesla chose to avoid existing franchised dealerships and set up its own "stores," where shoppers can learn about plug-in electric vehicles, and their advantages, and have questions answered by Tesla representatives. Renault dealers Sweden plug-in cars dealerships Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) education Young BuyersHow to sell electric cars in these early years poses a quandry for all automakers.
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