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How to Increase Auto Dealers’ Interest in Selling EVs
No one seriously thinks Tesla will sell the majority of EVs in the coming years. This task is for the major manufacturers and their dealers.
By John F. Possumato • March 7, 2018 -
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BorgWarner Broadens Powertrain-Component Portfolio
Over the past few years BorgWarner, which reported sales of $9.8 billion in 2017, has formed combined teams from multiple centers of expertise to offer OEMs a full array of products for internal combustion engines, hybrids and electric vehicles.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 7, 2018 -
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Porsche Throws Electric CUV Curveball at Geneva
Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume describes the Mission E Cross Turismo concept as a feasibility study created by a team of designers and engineers to assess whether a market exists for such an outwardly sporting zero-emission utility vehicle.
By Greg Kable • March 7, 2018 -
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EV Shows Veteran Designer Giugiaro Still Energetic
The Giugiaros established GFG Style after leaving the Italdesign studio and were not commissioned by any automaker to design and engineer the Sybilla, although with Envision’s involvement the EV is meant to be incorporated into the electrical grid.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 6, 2018 -
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Lexus UX Unveiled, Due in U.S. in December
New predictive technology is debuting for the first time on a Lexus hybrid, which learns a driver’s behavior, such as when he or she slowed or stopped in the past on a given route, to optimize charging and discharging of the battery.
March 6, 2018 -
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Portuguese Island to Host Renault EV-to-Grid Project
This world-first smart island uses EVs, second-life batteries, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid to boost the island’s energy independence and stimulate the production of renewable energy.
By Paul Myles • March 5, 2018 -
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A Tale of Two Jeep Cherokees
FCA refreshes its midsize SUV to stay competitive in a hot segment.
By Steve Finlay • March 2, 2018 -
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Autonomous Vehicles Must Give Passengers Some Control
Potential autonomous vehicle users want the vehicle to mimic the way they personally drive, including making decisions and following (or not following) traffic laws as they would.
By Matt Yurdana • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Fastest Street-Legal Lotus Sports Car Unveiled
Upgraded for the 3-Eleven 430, the supercharged and charge-cooled 3.5L V-6 produces 430 hp and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, powering the sports car from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Its top speed of 180 mph is up from 174 mph achieved by the previous version.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Hyundai Reveals Kona Electric Vehicle
The new model features short- and long-range drivetrain options with ranges of 180 miles and 282 miles. It is expected to go on sale throughout Europe following the Geneva show.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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Volkswagen Concept EV Has Autonomous Capability
Volkswagen’s new fully autonomous, all-electric I.D. Vizzion model is revealed in official sketches ahead of Swiss debut.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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Daimler Suspected of Using Diesel Defeat Device
The software programs allegedly were tailored to the specific demands of various cycles in the U.S. emissions-testing procedure, allowing the Mercedes-Benz diesels to run in an ultra-clean state but only for limited periods of time.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 26, 2018 -
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Premium Seating Fits with AVs, EVs and CVs, Recaro Chief Says
Recaro is synonymous with sports-car seating, but the same attributes that drivers love also makes them excellent for use in electrified and autonomous vehicles.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 26, 2018 -
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EVs’ Growth Will Increase Need for Backup Power
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico demonstrates the potentially devastating consequences of not having electricity for an extended period. Thus, backup-charging infrastructure is necessary so EVs can operate when power is inaccessible.
By Constance Douris • Feb. 23, 2018 -
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Pininfarina Creates Design For Chinese Startup’s EV
The ʼ18 HK GT, a 2-door, 4-seat coupe, is the fourth concept car conceived by the Italian design studio for Hybrid Kinetic Group, a startup high-tech brand based in Hong Kong.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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New Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Diesel, Bolder Look
The Santa Fe’s smooth, sculpted exterior has been replaced with blocky, muscular lines, pronounced fender flares and a more SUV-like stance.
Feb. 22, 2018 -
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Autonomous Vehicles: A Lighter Shade of Green?
University of Michigan and Ford researchers say the added weight, electricity demand and aerodynamic drag of the sensors and computers used in autonomous vehicles contribute significantly to their lifetime energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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Putting Brakes on Autonomous Future
The progression toward autonomous vehicles will require use of electronic, by-wire braking systems that supplier Chassis Brakes International is gearing up to deliver.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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Faurecia Announces New Interiors Plant in Missouri
Faurecia will create more than 300 new jobs and invest more than $60 million in the plant, which will manufacture and assemble door panels and instrument panels.
Feb. 20, 2018 -
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’18 Buick Regal TourX Some Kind of Finisher
The TourX shines most getting you to your getaway rather than into the heart of it and, unlike the high-roof SUVs and CUVs, you can reach the bike or kayak stored on top without a step stool or scraping the sill plate with your Timberlands.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 20, 2018 -
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Hybrid Energy Storage Key to Electric Auto Features
Premium vehicles’ features have demanding power requirements and each requires frequent, quick, high-power charge and discharge events, which is pushing energy-storage engineers to revolutionize the board-net strategy for the platform.
By Bertrand Renaud • Feb. 16, 2018 -
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Autonomous Cars More Vulnerable to Hacking, Expert Says
“The only motive I see is that someone might want to cause damage and chaos. The other possible motive is to cause embarrassment. And right now, that can only be done on a targeted one-to-one basis,” Bryson Bort says.
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 15, 2018 -
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Acura Touchpad Aims to Cut Confusion, Distraction
The new touchpad – lying horizontal in the center console, in easy reach with the driver’s right hand – aims to improve ease-of-use by corresponding directly to the screen: Touching the electronic pad is like touching the actual screen.
Feb. 15, 2018 -
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Leaf Electric Vehicle to Be Sold in Asia, Oceania
Nissan will launch the model in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. The automaker also is looking at other markets in the region, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 15, 2018 -
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Diesel Vehicles Down But Not Out Down Under
New-vehicle buying intentions examined by Roy Morgan Research finds the consideration of diesel-fuel vehicles now trails the appeal of hybrid vehicles with 52%, but remains ahead of electric vehicles (37%) and well ahead of liquid-propane-gas vehicles (21%).
By Alan Harman • Feb. 9, 2018
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