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SAE International issues best practice for lithium-ion battery storage

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SAE International has released a new standard document that aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries, and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large format (e.g., stationary, industrial) applications. —Ronald M.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are correspondingly taken into consideration. In addition to the sensor data, the DRIVE PILOT receives information about the road geometry, route profile, traffic signs and unusual traffic events (i.e. accidents or roadworks) from a digital HD map.

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

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SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. It does not apply to RESS that uses mechanical devices store energy, such as electro-mechanical flywheels.

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Blue Bird premieres next-generation electric school bus; more range, faster charging, increased seating; Cummins Accelera powertrain

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Blue Bird Corporation is premiering its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West, a student transportation industry and technology event in North America. V2G technology allows EV fleet operators to sell excess energy stored in school bus batteries back to electric power companies at a profit.

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Tesla launches Cybertruck jumpseats and tailgate shields

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The Tesla web store added the Cybertruck tailgate shield and the Cybertruck jumpseat to its web store this week, both of which are tailgate accessories. At the time of writing, the Tesla store already appears to be out of stock of the jumpseat, though the tailgate shield is still available.

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Tesla Cybertruck appearing in more showrooms, now outside California

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The Tesla Cybertruck has begun hitting showrooms ahead of its delivery event this month, with the unique electric pickup now being spotted in some stores outside of California. The Tesla store in New York is in the Manhattan Meatpacking district, while the location in Florida is at the Tampa International Mall.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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This makes Mercedes-Benz the first car manufacturer with an international valid certification for conditional automated driving to offer such a system as an option ex-works for vehicles from series production. The route profile, events occurring on the route and traffic signs are all analysed and taken into consideration.

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