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Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm

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Tech: John Deere: High Tech Down on the Farm Higher Farm Yields through Innovation, Advanced Technology and Sustainability The sight of a farmer sitting in a tractor for hours and hours working a field is being replaced by a semi-automated agricultural machine with no human behind the wheel. Story by John Faulkner.

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Tech: Protecting EV Batteries from Corrosion

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Keeping the batteries in the optimal temperature range is a critical part of keeping them performing properly for the expected life span. Automating the coating-application options should also bring down the overall cost of EV battery production. More Battery Tech: Tech: How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last?

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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This is the second of two studios opening as part of the partnership announced in 2020 between Newlab and Michigan Central. The platform centrally optimizes fleet operations, breaking the dependence on driver decision making, and is designed to achieve the benefits of an autonomous fleet, starting today with traditional vehicles.

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Tech: Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

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EV tires typically feature better grip to deal with this torque, but that friction comes at the cost of faster wear and tear. Generally speaking, they require much less maintenance than their ICE counterparts, primarily due to fewer moving parts. History: Electric Cars’ Golden Age The post Tech: Why Don’t Tires Last as Long on an EV?

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

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The company is laser-focused on keeping costs down, and a key part of that strategy involves setting up micro-factories to serve specific customers, and building local supply chains. We believed in the technology, and we’ve focused on building that tech, and that’s what the last seven years were all about.

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Tech: Are EVs More Expensive to Repair?

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So, you had to pay a high initial cost and add high maintenance costs, which made many people shy away from them. So, the costs of repairs and maintenance have gone down. This means these two types of fuel-efficient vehicles have lower maintenance costs than gas-powered ones. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Volvo robotaxis roll out in suburban Shanghai

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Volvo robotaxis are rolling out in suburban Shanghai as part of a pilot program from China’s dominant ride-hailing platform, Didi Chuxing. According to an April report from China EV100, a nonprofit think tank, the cost of an unmanned taxi is currently around $100,000 more than a regular taxi.

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