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IHS teardown of Tesla Model S finds more commonality with smartphones and tablets than autos in user-facing electronics

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the infotainment and instrumentation system—have more in common with a tablet or smartphone than they do with a conventional automobile. Just before the Model S, the IHS Teardown Analysis Service conducted a teardown of a Cadillac instrument cluster. Tesla’s virtual instrument cluster is centered on a 12.3-inch

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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Their report, “Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”, was developed for the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. —“Biobased Automobile Parts Investigation”. Examples of biobased parts in production.

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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. In August at Tech Day in Shanghai, GM announced that in 2022, 5G will be available on all new Cadillac models and most Chevrolet and Buick vehicles going forward. The six-seat 2021 GL6 comes with a 1.3L

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NSF director to highlight critical role of basic research in transportation technology at Washington Auto Show

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National Science Foundation (NSF) Director France Córdova will participate in MobilityTalks International, a public policy forum hosted by the Washington Auto Show on 24 January. The Washington Auto Show opens at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on 27 January and runs through 5 February.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Zhu Hang, vice president and Dean of Engine Engineering & Research Institute, Chery Automobile Co.

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GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials

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GM has brought to the China market the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, Buick LaCrosse with eAssist and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. On 22 November at Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai GM introduced the SAIL SPRINGO pure electric vehicle, which will be built and sold in China. Earlier post.).

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Prodrive P25, Cadillac Optiq: Automobile Information Headlines

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Cadillac is about to unveil 3 electrical cars this life, considered one of which can be a compact crossover referred to as the Optiq. An up to date Audi A3 differ is lately within the works, and a prototype for the automobile’s RS 3 efficiency range-topper has simply been noticed.