DOE Has a Plan To Integrate EVs Into the Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a paper titled The Future of Vehicle Grid Integration: Harnessing the Flexibility of EV Charging
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Technology
Vehicle technologies that contribute to fuel economy, efficiency, etc.
Nascar, ABB Reveal Prototype EV Race Car
Nascar and ABB have announced the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership with a new electric vehicle prototype. This makes ABB the first official
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NHTSA Issues Final Numbers for CAFE 2027+ Standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued new vehicle fuel economy standards for model years 2027-2031. These
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Mazda, Subaru, Toyota Remain Committed To Engine Development
Three automakers that have made it clear that jumping headfirst into the electric vehicle waters is not their plan have announced a collaboration
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Hyundai Puts Ioniq 5 Robotaxi To Driver’s License Test
Hyundai Motors has created a video as part of a campaign to prove the safety and efficacy of self-driving robotaxi vehicles. Using the
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Rheinmetall Conducts Live-Fire Demos for USMC
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and Rheinmetall Canada have conducted live-fire capability demonstrations for the U.S. Marine Corps in Fort Clinton, Ohio. The Rheinmetall Mission
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Chrysler Unveils Halcyon Concept With a Surprise
Chrysler has unveiled its Halcyon Concept electric vehicle, marking the way forward for the company’s move to all-electric powertrains by 2028. The Halcyon
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Self-Extinguishing Battery Materials Could Reduce EV Fire Risks
A study published in Nature Sustainability found that a design for self-extinguishing battery materials by replacing the most common electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries
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SafeAI, Obayashi Unveil Retrofit Electric, Autonomous Haul Truck
SafeAI and Obayashi have unveiled a collaboratively-designed and retrofitted Caterpillar 725 construction heavy hauler. The truck is electrically-driven and fully autonomous. Marking the
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ZF Presents Novel Purely Electric Braking System
ZF presented a new, purely electro-mechanical braking system at its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai. The system uses braking force generated at
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