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Bollinger Motors unveils Class 3 Electric Commercial Truck Platform
Bollinger Motors unveils Class 3 Electric Commercial Truck Platform Bollinger Motors announces plans to produce and sell the all-electric B2 Chassis Cab. The Bollinger B2CC is the world’s first and on...
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TRL calls for safer voice-controlled in-vehicle technologies
TRL calls for safer voice-controlled in-vehicle technologies TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, has recently authored a report – commissioned by IAM Roadsmart, FIA Road Safety and Rees Jeffr...
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Vision announced to bring 3,000 hydrogen buses to the streets of Britain
Vision announced to bring 3,000 hydrogen buses to the streets of Britain Plans for a UK-built, 3,000-strong hydrogen bus fleet across the country, have been revealed by JCB heir Jo Bamford in a move h...
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Geotab releases 2020 Fleet Report on Electric Vehicle Adoption
Geotab releases 2020 Fleet Report on Electric Vehicle Adoption Geotab has announced the release of its Fleet 2020 report, examining the pressure to accelerate innovation in the mobility sector to resp...
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Study reveals cost of sourcing battery metals for electric vehicles and renewable energy
Study reveals cost of sourcing battery metals for electric vehicles and renewable energy A coalition of leading researchers and scientists have released the findings of a year-long study into the impa...
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Survey finds 65 percent of Londoners changed vehicles due to the Ultra Low Emission Zone
Survey finds 65 percent of Londoners changed vehicles due to the Ultra Low Emission Zone A recent survey undertaken by Motorbike insurer Bikesure of 1,000 commuters in London set out to find how the U...
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Volvo and Daimler Trucks form joint venture for large-scale production of fuel cells
Volvo and Daimler Trucks form joint venture for large-scale production of fuel cells Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies i...
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Honda hybrid and EV batteries feature in new recycling initiative
Honda hybrid and EV batteries feature in new recycling initiative Honda Motor Europe is expanding its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) to advance the su...
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Bentley’s Metrology Team bring the exacting science of measurement to every component
Bentley’s Metrology Team bring the exacting science of measurement to every component Deep in the heart of the Bentley factory in Crewe is a large, airy and air-conditioned workshop that visitor...
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The emerging Cyber Security landscape of Connected Cars
The emerging Cyber Security landscape of Connected Cars Within the next four years, over 70% of all cars sold worldwide will possess internet connectivity. The connected car revolution shows no sign o...
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Bosch staying on track with driverless shuttles and Project 3F
Bosch staying on track with driverless shuttles and Project 3F Ferrying visitors from tram stop to exhibition center, supplementing public transport routes, moving containers full of packages in a log...
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Electric vehicle battery production in Poland boosted with €480m EIB loan
Electric vehicle battery production in Poland boosted with €480m EIB loan The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €480 million loan agreement with LG Chem Wroclaw Energy, the Polish subsidiary...
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BMW shows commitment to hydrogen fuel-cells with i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain
BMW shows commitment to hydrogen fuel-cells with i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain Developing alternative powertrain technologies is a top priority for the BMW Group. The premium carmaker offers first virtua...
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Are vehicle infotainment systems a road safety hazard?
Are vehicle infotainment systems a road safety hazard? Worrying results from a new study released today show that the latest in-vehicle infotainment systems, designed to improve road safety, are faili...
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Vinci Energies looks at what makes an effective EV charging network
Vinci Energies looks at what makes an effective EV charging network Actemium e-mobility consultant Giles Benbow explains how we can support the EV revolution through a diverse and extensive charging i...
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GTT Wireless examines the significant developments in driverless vehicles
GTT Wireless examines the significant developments in driverless vehicles Although the industry is still years away from delivering driverless vehicles on public roads en masse, there are significant...
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GM unveils Ultium electric vehicle batteries and Platform with their new EV Global strategy
GM unveils Ultium electric vehicle batteries and Platform with their new EV Global strategy General Motors is gathering hundreds of employees, dealers, investors, analysts, media and policymakers to s...
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Five raises $41 million to tackle the biggest challenges in self-driving vehicles
Five raises $41 million to tackle the biggest challenges in self-driving vehicles Five, the UK self-driving company, has raised $41M in a Series B round of equity funding. New investors are Trustbridg...
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Equipmake and HiETA create the most power dense electric motor
Equipmake and HiETA create the most power dense electric motor The world’s most power dense permanent magnet electric motor is under development in the UK. Expert electrification company, Equipmake, h...
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IDTechEx reports production of electric light commercial vehicles by 2.4m by 2030
IDTechEx reports production of electric light commercial vehicles by 2.4m by 2030 The light commercial vehicle market is at the dawn of a revolution; the future is electric. The main discourse around...
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UK scaling up innovation support for Automotive Small Businesses
UK scaling up innovation support for Automotive Small Businesses The UK Government is scaling up its support to the automotive industry by hosting more UK Pavilions than ever before at major trade exh...
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TRL analysis enables legislation to drive greener and safer trucks
TRL analysis enables legislation to drive greener and safer trucks Analysis by TRL has enabled ground-breaking legislation to be passed regarding European truck cab designs that could prevent up to 1,...
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Jaguar Land Rover unveils Project Vector urban mobility concept
Jaguar Land Rover unveils Project Vector urban mobility concept Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled the bold new concept vehicle, Project Vector, as part of the company’s Destination Zero journey, offering...
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Electric MK-Reform Boki implement carrier takes to the streets in Switzerland
Electric MK-Reform Boki implement carrier takes to the streets in Switzerland At the end of January 2020, representatives of the historic Aargau city of Kaiserstuhl, in Switzerland, were able to recei...
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Hyundai and Canoo developing all-electric platform for future electric vehicles
Hyundai and Canoo developing all-electric platform for future electric vehicles Hyundai Motor Group and Canoo announced today that Hyundai has engaged Canoo to jointly develop an electric vehicle (EV)...
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Nikola unveils the electric Badger Pickup with an estimated 600 Mile Range
Nikola unveils the electric Badger Pickup with an estimated 600 Mile Range Nikola Corporation has announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600...
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Gordon Murray Design leads UK consortium launching autonomous mobility vehicle
Gordon Murray Design leads UK consortium launching autonomous mobility vehicle Gordon Murray Design and its consortium partners Delta Motorsport and itMoves are set to unveil ‘MOTIV®’, a unique and ex...
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Ford develops 3d-printed locking wheel nuts to stop tyre thieves
Ford develops 3d-printed locking wheel nuts to stop tyre thieves As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One me...
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Survey shows enthusiasm for ride-hailing robotaxis over ownership
Survey shows enthusiasm for ride-hailing robotaxis over ownership At a time when at least 60 traditional automotive players and new entrants worldwide are gearing up to spend tens if not hundreds of b...
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Hyundai and Kia invest €100m in UK electric vehicle start-up Arrival
Hyundai and Kia invest €100m in UK electric vehicle start-up Arrival Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation announce today a €100M investment in UK based electric vehicle company Arrival. Th...
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APM projects the future of mobility and transport
APM projects the future of mobility and transport There will be enormous challenges in delivering mobility and transport for the future. Regulatory, political, technological, environmental, and commer...
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Hyundai unveils their vision for human-centered mobility at CES2020
Hyundai unveils their vision for human-centered mobility at CES2020 Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled at CES2020 its innovative vision for urban mobility to help vitalize human-centered future cities...
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Peterbilt announces electric truck updates and collaborations for CES2020
Peterbilt announces electric truck updates and collaborations for CES2020 Peterbilt has completed nearly 40,000 real-world miles with its fleet of 16 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). “With this miles...
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Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020
Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020 Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have today announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network...
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Bosch raises the artificial intelligence bar at CES2020
Bosch raises the artificial intelligence bar at CES2020 Whether for automated driving, the smart home, or manufacturing: artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of everyday life. Bosc...
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Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort
Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort Bosch is rethinking driver safety and comfort, bringing one of the most overlooked interior components into the spotlight with...
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TRL and EU recognised by Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards
TRL and EU recognised by Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards The innovative research behind the EU’s new vehicle safety regulations, which are expected to prevent 140,000 seriously injured...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UK’s transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless ta...
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Autonomous vehicles could be the silver lining for better road maintenance
Autonomous vehicles could be the silver lining for better road maintenance The introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could result in a better maintained local road network believes the Road Surfac...
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Bosch applies for local 5G licenses to bolsters innovation in Industry 4.0
Bosch applies for local 5G licenses to bolsters innovation in Industry 4.0 Bosch believes 5G local area networks and Industry 4.0 are the way forward. The company has applied for 5G operating licenses...
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Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record
Williams Advanced Engineering helps JCB secure Tractor Speed World Record Williams Advanced Engineering has worked as an important part of a project team to support JCB’s World Record attempt to build...
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Eurovia UK and Academy of Robotics to trial new solutions in highways, data and CAV
Eurovia UK and Academy of Robotics to trial new solutions in highways, data and CAV UK roads specialist, Eurovia UK and British AI startup Academy of Robotics agree to major partnership to trial new s...
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Kar-go first road-worthy autonomous delivery-bot in Europe introduced at CAV Scotland
Kar-go first road-worthy autonomous delivery-bot in Europe introduced at CAV Scotland Coming soon to your front door! Meet the Kar-go, an electric, driverless, delivery vehicle that is being demonstra...
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StreetLight Data and Siemens partner to prepare for EV Infrastructure deployment
StreetLight Data and Siemens partner to prepare for EV Infrastructure deployment StreetLight Data, the leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, along with Siemens ITS Digital Lab, a digital applicat...
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Hyundai accelerates Hydrogen technology development through strategic investments
Hyundai accelerates Hydrogen technology development through strategic investments Hyundai Motor Company announced key investments into three hydrogen technology companies – Impact Coatings, H2Pro and...
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Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of Transportation and Fleet Management
Artificial Intelligence will shape the future of Transportation and Fleet Management Fleet management is one of the areas that AI is disrupting. The growing need to put driver safety first without com...
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IRENA supports Luxembourg meeting to take Electromobility to the next level
IRENA supports Luxembourg meeting to take Electromobility to the next level The challenges and the opportunities of electrified transport systems were discussed at a Ministerial Conference on Electrom...
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Peterbilt Motors showcases a full line-up of Electric Trucks at the NACV Show
Peterbilt Motors showcases a full line-up of Electric Trucks at the NACV Show PACCAR is showcasing zero-emissions vehicles at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACVS) that runs Oct. 28-31 in...
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Hyundai reveals their Truck Mobility Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Vision at NACV Show
Hyundai reveals their Truck Mobility Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Vision at NACV Show Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) today revealed two new concepts at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show. Bo...
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CABEI signs agreement with Korea Eximbank to promote electric mobility in Costa Rica
CABEI signs agreement with Korea Eximbank to promote electric mobility in Costa Rica The commitment between CABEI and Korea Eximbank involves joint work for the promotion of the Fast Passenger Train o...
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Could concrete roads enable fast charging of electric vehicles
Could concrete roads enable fast charging of electric vehicles ‘Range anxiety’ is a major barrier to the widespread adoption of electric cars. Britpave, the infrastructure group, believes that concret...
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Hyundai develops first machine learning Smart Cruise Control technology
Hyundai develops first machine learning Smart Cruise Control technology Hyundai Motor Group announced the development of the world’s first Machine Learning based Smart Cruise Control (SCC-ML), a techn...
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Bollinger Motors reveals 4 Door B1 and B2 Electric Trucks
Bollinger Motors reveals 4 Door B1 and B2 Electric Trucks Bollinger Motors revealed the four-door B1 all-electric Sport Utility Truck and the B2 electric Pickup Truck. These beta prototypes mark a maj...
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Autonomous vehicles identified as the most relevant strategic advance for airport
Autonomous vehicles identified as the most relevant strategic advance for airport Aebi Schmidt invited over 200 airport professionals from 38 countries to an experience day on Tuesday, 8 October. The...
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SE England transport strategy to transform economy and hit net-zero carbon by 2050
SE England transport strategy to transform economy and hit net-zero carbon by 2050 An ambitious transport strategy plan to more than double the South East’s economy by 2050, create half a million new...
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Bosch poised for e-mobility technology leap with Silicon Carbide semiconductors
Bosch poised for e-mobility technology leap with Silicon Carbide semiconductors Nowadays, all cars feature semiconductors. There are more than 50 of them in every vehicle that rolls off the production...
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EIB provides €200m to support clean urban transport in Spain
EIB provides €200m to support clean urban transport in Spain The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided almost €200m for clean urban transport to cut the polluting emissions produced by buses in...
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Bosch pyrofuse can prevent electric shocks after electric vehicles crash
Bosch pyrofuse can prevent electric shocks after electric vehicles crash With more and more electric cars on the road, many drivers are increasingly uncertain what they should do or not do in the even...
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Scania develop the AXL fully autonomous concept truck
Scania develop the AXL fully autonomous concept truck In what is another milestone in the development of heavy self-driving vehicles, a group of Scania experts in different fields have teamed up and d...
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Self-contained engineering class vehicle simulator unveiled
Self-contained engineering class vehicle simulator unveiled A new compact and self-contained cube vehicle simulator, powerful enough to validate driver assistance and autonomous technologies in today’...
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