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Nissan unveils new approach to electrified powertrain development
Nissan today unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development called X-in-1. Under the approach, core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to further increase the competitiveness of its EV…
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Nissan/NISMO reveals Nissan Z GT4 based on the all-new Nissan Z
Nissan Motor and NMC (Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd) today revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z. GT4-spec racing machines are based on production vehicles, modified for severe competition use. To that end, NMC’s NISMO Racing Division took the street version of the new Z – which is receiving acclaim…
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Newly developed 1-motor hybrid transmission used for Toyota’s new Crown
BluE Nexus, AISIN and DENSO have jointly developed a new 1-motor hybrid transmission. The 1-motor hybrid transmission developed by the three companies integrates the newly designed Direct Shift-6AT with a driving motor and an inverter. It is characterized by high acceleration performance and contributes to increasing fuel efficiency. In combination with the eAxle mounted at…
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Nissan’s in-development driver-assistance technology to dramatically enhance collision avoidance
Nissan today announced a new driver-assistance technology, which is currently in-development, that utilizes highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle’s surrounding environment to dramatically enhance collision avoidance. Nissan’s ground truth perception technology fuses information from next-generation high-performance LIDAR, radar and cameras. The technology can detect the shape and distance of objects, as well as the…
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Bosch Announces New AeroClip Adapter for Efficient Windshield Wiping at High Speeds
The Bosch Aerotwin with new AeroClip adapter – an aerodynamically optimized connection between wiper blade and wiper arm – increases the contact pressure against the windshield, preventing the wiper from being lifted by the airstream. The result is improved wiping results, even at higher speeds. The Aerotwin with AeroClip adapter features the Power Protection Plus…
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Hyundai Unveils All-new Minivan STARIA MPV
Hyundai Motor today officially launched its new STARIA multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) lineup via a digital world premiere, establishing a model for its future Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). STARIA’s debut furthers Hyundai Motor’s transformation as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider and embodies the company’s ‘inside-out’ design methodology that emphasizes interior spaciousness and usability. STARIA is Hyundai’s…
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Hyundai and Kia Debut Virtual Reality Design Evaluation System at Namyang Research and Development Center
Hyundai and Kia introduced a new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system at its global design headquarters. The new system at the Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea, demonstrates a heightened focus on enhancing vehicle development processes through the implementation of VR technology. The new VR technology uses several development applications, enabling teams…
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Sony and Yamaha Partner to Develop SC-1 Sociable Cart
Sony announced today the joint development with Yamaha of the SC-1 Sociable Cart, a vehicle that delivers a new mobility experience. The SC-1 is designed to transform what was a mere means of mobility into an all-new opportunity for entertainment. Sony and Yamaha Motor will deploy it to provide fun new diversions at venues such…
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Velodyne Lidar Announces Puck 32MR Sensor
Velodyne Lidar today introduced the Puck 32MR sensor to address key markets in the autonomous industry. Puck 32MR sensor offers a cost-effective perception solution for low speed autonomous markets including industrial vehicles, robotics, shuttles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Velodyne Puck 32MR offers a cost-effective perception solution for low speed autonomous markets including industrial…
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Yamaha Motor to Begin Trial of Agricultural Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Hamamatsu City
Yamaha Motor today announced that an operational trial of Agricultural UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) will begin from August 2019 in the orchards of the Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika experiential theme park in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Conducted in partnership with the Hamamatsu City Council and Tokinosumika Co., this trial aims to evaluate the vehicle’s…
