All Connected car articles – Page 47
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ArticleCar companies attempt to revive interest in fuel cells
Honda's FCX Clarity FCEV has been on European roads since 2009 (Photo: Honda)Four automakers on Thursday attempted to revive public interest in fuel-cell technology with the start of a one-month long European road show.With attention focused primarily on a slew of new battery-powered vehicles entering global markets, Toyota, Daimler, ...
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ArticleAutomakers should hurry with connected-car aftermarket plans - study
Car connectivity can help automakers retain aftermarket and service revenuesAutomakers should move quickly to benefit from the sales and service opportunities provided by connected cars.That is the main conclusion of an analysis by consultants Oliver Wyman.The study notes that by 2016, there will likely be about 216 million connected cars ...
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ArticleFisker sets simultaneous EV charging record
Fisker has sold more cars in the Netherlands than in any other European country (Photo: Fisker)Fisker said it has set a record for the simultaneous charging of single-brand electric vehicles.The US-based electric sports car maker said 45 of its range-extended Karma EVs were charged simultaneously at an event in the ...
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ArticleSTMicroelectronics, China's FAW to conduct joint research
STMicroelectronics hopes to strengthen its position in China through the tie-up with FAW (Photo: ST)STMicroelectronics and Chinese carmaker FAW will jointly conduct advanced research in automotive electronics systems.STMicroelectronics, a US-based semiconductor group, said a joint research laboratory will be established with the FAW Group's r&d center. Areas of concentration include ...
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ArticleFIA launches Formula E series; 1st race set for 2014 in Rio
The Formulec EF 01 prototype will provide the basis for the electric race cars that will compete in the Formula E series (Photo: Â Formulec)The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has reached agreement with investors and carmakers to launch a "Formula E" championship series featuring only electric vehicles.FIA said in a ...
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ArticleChina's Youngman, Spyker to build cars together
Spyker produces handmade luxury sports cars such as the Spyker C8 Aileron (Photo: Spyker)Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Youngman will buy a 29.9 pc stake in Spyker for 10 million euros, the Dutch luxury sports car maker said Monday.The two companies will also establish  a joint venture to build a ...
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ArticleToyota Europe in battery-recycling pact with Umicore
Umicore will recycle the lithium-ion batteries that help power the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (Photo: Toyota)Umicore will handle the recycling of the lithium-ion batteries that help power two new Toyota models, Toyota Motor Europe said.The Japanese carmaker said Umicore, a Belgium-based global materials technology group, has the capability to recycle valuable ...
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ArticleFrom Garmin, a 7 inch navigation screen for trucks
With a 7 inch display, Garmin says its new truck navigation system is "a full-featured digital assistant in the cab" (Photo: Garmin)Garmin has launched a new truck navigation system with a 7 inch display.The dezl 760LMT will also feature active lane guidance, lifetime maps and a range of trucking-specific functions. ...
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ArticleAutomated emergency brakes seen cutting pedestrian injuries
Volvo offers pedestrian detection with full autonomous braking on the V40 (Photo: Volvo)Emergency braking systems would go a long way toward further reducing pedestrian casualties in traffic accidents, according to a study conducted by the German insurance industry.The study, carried out by the accident research unit (UDV) of the German ...
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ArticleHella expands in China with new plant
Hella hopes its new plant in Xiamen will help grow its Chinese business (Photo: Hella)Hella is boosting its presence in China with the opening of a new production facility in Xiamen in the southeastern part of the country.The Germany-based automotive lighting group said the new location, which will supply automakers ...
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ArticleBosch launches smaller, more flexible premium brake control
Bosch’s new ESP premium can be combined with other novel driver-assistance technologies (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has launched a lighter and more flexible brake control system aimed at the premium segment.The German automotive supplier said its ESP 9 premium system uses an especially efficient return pump that can build up brake ...
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ArticleProliferation of small city vehicles seen by 2018
Can VW’s bik.e replace the spare tire? (Photo: VW)Global automakers will launch more than 150 new small city vehicles in the next eight years, with global mainstream car companies set to start production of 60 of them before 2018, according to a recent study by Frost & Sullivan."Growing urbanization and ...
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ArticleIn EV boost, Ford to double battery-testing capacity
Later this year, Ford will launch 5 new EVs in the US, including the 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (pictured)Ford Motor will double its battery-testing capacity next year as it accelerates its plans to bring more hybrid and full electric vehicles to market.The US-based automaker also said it now has ...
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ArticleBosch in Chinese eScooter motor JV
Bosch wants to increase competence in wheel-hub motors for EVs (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch plans to enter into a joint venture with China's Ningbo Polaris Technology to jointly make motors for electric Scooters, a new business area for the German automotive supplier.Bosch will have a majority share of the venture, which ...
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ArticleRenault, Qualcomm test wireless EV charging
The Zoe will be launched in late 2012. It joins  Renault’s other EV’s, the Kangoo Z.E., Fluence Z.E. and Twizy (Photo: Renault)Renault will join forces with Qualcomm in a London trial of the US company's wireless electric vehicle charging technology.The two companies said the purpose of the trial will ...
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ArticleBoston Power's batteries to power Chinese EVs
The C70 is based on the Saab 9-5 platform BAIC bought in 2009 (Photo: Saabworld)Boston Power will provide lithium-ion batteries to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV) in a multi-year agreement that is expected to put thousands of its battery systems in Chinese electric vehicles.The batteries will first be used in ...
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ArticleNew Bosch driver-assistance system helps trucks cut fuel consumption
Bosch says Eco.Logic motion can help save 800 euros a year in fuel for a big truck (Photo: Bosch)Bosch says it can lower average fuel consumption of a heavy truck by 3 pc with the help of a new driver assistance system that uses extended GPS information and vehicle data ...
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ArticleHanover researchers work on better headlights
Intelligent lighting systems could adjust beams automatically (Photo: Daimler)Researchers at Leibniz University in Hanover are developing a new automotive lighting system that gives drivers a clearer view of the road and makes their car more visible at night.The researchers, who work in the university's Institute of Product Development, are building ...
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ArticleChina's Wanxiang plans controversial A123 investment
A123 makes lithium-ion batteries for passenger cars as well as other battery storage devices (Photo: A123)China's Wanxiang plans to invest up to 450 million dlrs in A123, providing a financial lifeline to the embattled US battery maker.Under the terms of a non-binding memorandum of understanding between the two companies, Wanxiang, ...
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ArticleAt Audi, a digital rear-view mirror for the R8 e-tron
Audi’s digital rear-view mirror is located where, otherwise, a traditional mirror would be (Photo: Audi)Audi will start equipping its R8 e-tron with a digital rear-view mirror later this year.The premium car maker said the mirror, first tested in the R18 e-tron quattro during the Le Mans 24 Hours race earlier ...
