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AUGUST 24, 2009

General Motors provided an image of the new Chevrolet Agile, a small car designed in Brazil and due to launch in that market in October. GM was the first company in the Brazilian auto industry to provide 100% of its spark-ignited vehicles as flex-fuel. The 2010 Agile. Click to enlarge. GM began doing business in Brazil in 1925.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

in April 2021 at the Shanghai Auto Show. The platform is designed for the next generation of high-performance smart EVs and not only further integrates and standardizes core components, but also incorporates a new body structure, digital and electrical architecture, and a revamped BYD vehicle operating system. The e-platform 3.0

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JANUARY 8, 2014

A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hyundai unveiled the design for its next-generation KONA models Monday. Rather than trying to make it look like another gas-powered car, the automaker introduced elements to incorporate the direction in which the auto industry is headed – toward electric vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2025

In addition to space travel, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has his eye on the auto industry. Hes reportedly backing Slate Auto , an EV startup focused on building a compact electric truck for around $25,000. While we cant see much, the film shows a boxy body shape, round headlights, and a funky grille design.

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JUNE 21, 2023

and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) announced the creation of SiliconAuto, a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to designing and selling a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors to supply the automotive industry, including Stellantis, starting in 2026. Stellantis N.V. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Volkswagen is also premiering a design prototype of the “Volks-Wallbox” in Dresden. Our Modular Transverse Toolkit already proved Volkswagen is one of the most successful platform developers in the auto industry. All members of the ID family are designed for fast charging. family easy and convenient.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Ford and the University of Michigan opened a new $8-million battery lab, housed at the U-M Energy Institute, which will serve as a battery manufacturing facility designed to support pilot projects. This is sorely needed, and no one else in the auto industry has anything like it. —Ted Miller.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

With its battery material assessment capability, GM will be able to independently test and validate advanced materials provided by suppliers, apply innovative technologies to battery cell design and fabrication through collaboration with cell suppliers, and ultimately integrate battery cells into a system for integration in GM’s production lines.

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InsideEVs

JULY 9, 2021

“Designed by Pininfarina” remains a badge of pride in the auto industry, and the latest to benefit from it is EV startup Hercules.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Toyota will stage the world debut of the FT-Bh concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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MAY 22, 2013

Tesla brought its Roadster sports car to market with a 30% gross margin, designed electric powertrains for Daimler (Mercedes) and had done preliminary design of the Model S all before receiving a government loan. Finally, this announcement is also good news for the future of America’s growing electric vehicle industry.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

With a shared modular design philosophy, our companies have a lot of synergies. Designed to be smaller, lighter and more powerful than currently available inverters, Hillcrest technology is built on proprietary control software. —Hillcrest CEO Don Currie. Hercules Electric Mobility, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, plans to establish a global network of Customer Solution Centers (CSCs) to accelerate collaborative innovation between Novelis and automakers for the next generation of vehicle design. Novelis Inc.,

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AUGUST 28, 2012

General Motors, which has a long history of crash test dummy design, is leading current research on the potential for global auto industry use of a test dummy that would help automakers and safety experts better understand how crash victims are hurt in rear impacts.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Ricardo has signed a contract to assist Anhui Xingrui Gear Company on a detailed design review and technology assessment, with the aim of helping the Chinese Tier 1 manufacturer to improve the efficiency and shift quality of its transmission products. Formed in 1966, Xingrui is a manufacturer of transmissions for the Chinese auto industry.

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Alcon, specializing in brake design with automotive and racing-level durability.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

We, along with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM), recognize the importance that batteries and battery technology play in the design and development of new vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For regional jets, the paper recommends augmenting R&D in solid-state batteries to explore new designs, manufacturing approaches and high temperature operation. For the air taxi and commuter aircraft market, the paper calls for evaluating next-generation lithium-ion chemistries (e.g.,

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 15, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has advised automakers not to comply with a Massachusetts vehicle telematics rule designed to ensure customers have control over what happens with their private data.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Prior to Tesla, Thomas was Director of Special Projects at Magna Steyr, VP and Division General Manager at auto supplier Collins & Aikman, and a powertrain component design engineer and powertrain system project and project engineer for 10 years.

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MARCH 15, 2022

The announcement builds on the recent creation of the Ford Model e business unit focused on the design, production, and distribution of electric and connected vehicles ( earlier post ). Ford will offer a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans in Europe by 2024.

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APRIL 14, 2022

Despite this mounting scrutiny, only 38% of carmakers are currently increasing their investment in more sustainable design of EVs, which appears to be a much lower priority than the attributes that will appeal to consumers on the forecourt. 60% are increasing investment in design that will enable lower production and retail costs.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

According to some auto industry estimates, electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can no longer charge to approximately 80% of their original capacity may be candidates for replacement. Duke Energy will provide engineering design support for battery installations, as well as supply test sites and personnel.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Stellantis and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) announced the creation of SiliconAuto, a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to designing and selling a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors to supply the automotive industry, including Stellantis, starting in 2026.

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JUNE 29, 2021

The research on electric vehicle uptake around the world is clear: electric vehicle manufacturing growth happens where there are strong national policies designed to spur the market forward. Great promotional events and bold aspirational statements by the domestic auto industry can’t mask the facts. —Nic Lutsey.

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MARCH 2, 2011

The project calls for the “EASYBAT” Consortium to develop off-the-shelf automotive grade components and interfaces that enable the auto industry to easily integrate battery switching technology into their electric car platforms. EASYBAT is the first project for switchable battery electric cars approved by the Commission.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A range of solutions, silicon-verified IP and reference designs enable designers to optimize chips for application-specific ADAS features. The solutions are optimal for long range, ultra-high performance 77 GHz imaging RADAR and have enabled designs for multiple generations of vehicles. billion units expected by 2024.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Nissan’s latest approach to engine development has raised the bar to world-leading levels, accelerating past the current auto industry average range of 40% thermal efficiency, making it possible to even further reduce vehicle CO 2 emissions. The STARC concept.

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MARCH 8, 2013

While last year it appeared that the auto industry as a whole would shift to R-1234yf, in September 2012, Daimler said that internal testing had identified safety (flammability) issues under certain conditions, and that it would not use R-1234yf in its products. With a GWP (Global Warming Potential) value of 1, R744 is 99.3%

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Regulations taking effect today include proof of insurance or surety bonds for manufacturers testing automated driving research cars, and permits for company-designated operators of those vehicles. Driverless vehicle technology has the potential to revolutionize driving, reduce traffic accidents and save lives. In July, with Florida Gov.

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JULY 26, 2011

This is a milestone innovation that will have a dramatic effect not just on racing but on the mainstream auto industry. UK-based HaloIPT was founded in 2010 by research and development commercialization company UniServices, Trans Tasman Commercialization Fund (TTCF) and by the global design consultancy Arup.

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JANUARY 11, 2012

Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. —Kevin Fisher.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Much of their work will be done at MARC, a $26-million facility where teams will be able to develop, design and test an electric or hybrid car.

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AUGUST 12, 2019

The auto industry is feeling the pressure to optimize these engines because of the competition from electric vehicles. Qiao is currently collaborating with industry on design and optimization of passive and active pre-chambers for gasoline engines. —Li Qiao.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

“By completely removing the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front tires, Tesla fundamentally reimagined the rack-and-pinion steering the auto industry has spent nearly 100 years refining,” writes Motortrend’s Eric Tingwall. “That change unlocks real, tangible benefits.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2025

An extravagantly priced all-electric vehicle was never going to appeal to a customer base that historically prized affordable V8 motors and simple, traditional designs. But weve seen similar trends throughout the industry.

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