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Nissan Vehicle-to-Grid Program Spreading in Europe
The scheme, announced at the Nissan Futures event in Norway, has been tested in Denmark and is to begin its European rollout next year. The trial involving a fleet of e-NV200 vans resulted in weekly revenue of €40 per vehicle for their owners.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Purdue Research Focuses on Rare-Earth Elements
Auto industry demand for rare earths, ranging from neodymium used in electric motors to lanthanum used to produce batteries, is increasing with the growth of green vehicle production.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Stinger Is Moonshot for Kia Brand
The 167-mph Stinger takes Kia to a whole new level in the hierarchy of global automakers.
Oct. 20, 2017 -
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Volkswagen to Field EV in 2018 Pikes Peak Race
The new prototype is the first electric race car to be developed by Volkswagen Motorsport. VW last competed at Pikes Peak in 1987 with a 652-hp twin-engined Golf sporting a 1.8L 4-cyl. engine up front and at the rear.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Cummins Turbodiesel Aftermarket Engine Available
The R2.8 Turbo Diesel is the first in a series of brand-new crate engines the Columbus, IN-based manufacturer will market directly to the consumer under the Cummins Repower program name.
Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Adelaide, Australia Gets 8-Station EV Charging Hub
The facility in the city’s Central Market Precinct has eight fast-charging stations, with another 11 due to be installed in the area by the end of October.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Honda’s Anna, OH, Plant Builds 25 Millionth Engine
The 25 millionth engine was a 1.5L turbo that will be installed in an all-new ’18 Accord, assembled 45 miles (72 km) to the east at the Marysville Auto Plant.
Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Makes Going Green Easy, Mostly
The CT6 plug-in is delightful to drive, delivers outstanding fuel economy, and it’s as comfortable and connected as anything on the road.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Second Car Can Slash Fuel Savings, Researchers Say
A couple or family may drive a “gas-sipper” for most day-to-day tasks but also own a bigger “gas-guzzler” for taking road trips or ski trips, or going to the hardware store or other places where more space and power may be useful, the researchers found.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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NXP’s New Computing Platform Promises to Speed Vehicle Development
Still a year before its product-validation release, the new microprocessor appears to be a huge hit. Eight of the top 15 automakers around the world already have committed to using the technology in upcoming vehicles.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 16, 2017 -
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New Report Takes Detailed Look at Commercial-Vehicle Usage
The new “Wards CV Utilization Report” goes in-depth into commercial vehicles to identify 28.5 million CVs in U.S. by size, use, industry, age and brand.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 13, 2017 -
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Genesis G70 New Kid on Block Plays Grown-Up Role
It’s a solid newcomer from a relatively new brand, but it won’t be easy trying to take market share away from the big boys.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Suppliers Aim to Turbocharge Connectivity
C-V2X, 5G and HDBaseT are just some of the technologies being targeted for speeding up and expanding data transfers between vehicles, infrastructure and the cloud.
Oct. 9, 2017 -
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Electric-Bus Maker Announces Federal Transit Grants
The 29 grant winners in 24 states stretching from Alaska to Florida will use their funds, a total of $27.5 million, to buy or lease Proterra’s Catalyst electric buses, battery systems and charging infrastructure.
Oct. 9, 2017 -
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Getting Smarter: Deep Learning Driving Intelligent Vehicle Development
Forget “2001: A Space Odyssey” – deep learning soon will enable artificially intelligent computers that will revolutionize automobiles and how we interact with them.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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Don’t Count on Smartphones for Car UX, Panelist Says
“If I smash my $1,000 (Apple) iPhone X in the parking lot and can’t drive my car, that’s a big problem,” says Jacek Spiewla of Mitsubishi Electric. “I can’t get in my car because the smartphone acts as a key, and I can’t use my interface because… now it’s smashed to bits.”
Oct. 6, 2017 -
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UX Complicated, And Likely to Become More So
Vehicle designers will have even more to think about as new data-gathering capabilities emerge, populations shift and buyers demand a social experience inside their cars.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Embedded Navigation to Stick Around, Say Panelists
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay aren’t as easy to use as some car buyers may think, embedded-navigation-system suppliers say.
Oct. 5, 2017 -
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HMI Formula Calls for Just Right Dose of Communication
Passengers will want to feel safe in the autonomous vehicles of the future, and that means they will need assurance the car knows what it is doing. But too much information can be detrimental, industry insiders say.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Fusion Makes Us Stronger
Fusion helps to instill creativity, keep the end user at the forefront and execute quality projects quickly.
By Kimberly Clavin and Ben Branham • Oct. 4, 2017 -
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Ford, Harman Share Sound Science
A few big speakers and powerful amplifier no longer make the grade for top-shelf automotive sound systems. Ford and Harman detail the process for developing high-end B&O Play audio for the coming Expedition and EcoSport.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 4, 2017 -
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Lear Seating Breaks Ground in Flint
This will be the supplier’s first new automotive seating facility in the state in 25 years, and Flint’s first new greenfield auto-supplier plant in 30 years.
Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Los Angelesʼ EV Program Seeks Low-Income Users
The focus on low-income areas is at the request of California’s Air Resources Board. A $1.7 million government grant comes from a cap-and-trade program that requires companies to buy permits to release greenhouse-gas emissions.
By Alysha Webb • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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CX-5’s Displays, ACC Dazzle
Mazda’s midsize CUV packs a lot of punch for $34,000, landing on our 2017 Wards 10 Best UX list as a winner.
Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Yanfeng Automotive Opens New Michigan Headquarters
The new headquarters will be involved with many Yanfeng components, but it will be the center for instrument panel engineering and testing.
Sept. 29, 2017
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