Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC)

ACV Solutions Enhance Dealer Sourcing, Appraisal and Acquisition of Consumer Vehicles

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Increasingly, they are turning to ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA), the leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners, to deliver smart and profitable acquisition solutions for consumer vehicles.

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  • Increasingly, they are turning to ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA), the leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners, to deliver smart and profitable acquisition solutions for consumer vehicles.
  • This combination adds transparency to the dealer and consumer relationship because both parties have access to objective vehicle data points.
  • “ACV provides technology that will bring much needed trust and transparency to the consumer journey and build brand loyalty to the dealer.
  • ACV automotive experts are eager to meet with dealers to learn how ACV can add efficiency and profitability to their consumer vehicle acquisition process.

Hydrogen Fueling Station Market Report 2022: Increased Demand for Improved Vehicle Performance Bolsters Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

The "Hydrogen Fueling Station Market By Station Type, By Vehicle Type, By Vehicle Technology, By Delivery Methods: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Hydrogen Fueling Station Market By Station Type, By Vehicle Type, By Vehicle Technology, By Delivery Methods: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the report, 'Hydrogen Fueling Station Market,' the hydrogen fueling station market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2025, and is estimated to reach $22 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 35.4% from 2025 to 2035.
  • The hydrogen fueling station is built with a wide range of compressors and accumulators to effectively store & fill liquefied or gaseous hydrogen.
  • In addition, the hydrogen fueling station market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, owing to increased demand for improved vehicle performance and the inclination of consumers toward environment-friendly vehicles.

Veoneer Hosts Expert Panel at CES 2023 Research Summit

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer is hosting an expert panel at the CES 2023 Research Summit on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:00am - 9:40am PST.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer is hosting an expert panel at the CES 2023 Research Summit on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 9:00am - 9:40am PST.
  • The panel, titled "The Spinning Wheel of Technology – On the Road to Trusted Mobility", will address the trends, research, and innovation in the new automotive safety era where active safety technology is advancing.
  • Veoneer is part of AVT and the invited panel members will discuss the new research findings.
  • As a world leader in active safety and restraint control systems, Veoneer is focused on delivering innovative, best-in-class products and solutions.

Meijer First Retailer to Run All-Electric Semitrucks in Cold Weather Environment

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in a cold weather environment as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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  • The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in a cold weather environment as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Meijer received the battery electric semitrucks earlier this month and celebrated their inaugural delivery today with a more than 44,000-pound food donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit alongside Gov.
  • Meijer became a test fleet for Freightliner in 2009 and was selected in 2019 to test the manufacturer's battery electric semitrucks.
  • About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 499 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Fully Automated, Self-Driving Vehicles: Is Auto Industry Getting Ahead of Itself?

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The significant deficiencies remain, as 56% of respondents incorrectly classified the driver-assist technologies available today as fully automated, self-driving technologies.

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  • The significant deficiencies remain, as 56% of respondents incorrectly classified the driver-assist technologies available today as fully automated, self-driving technologies.
  • Our message has remained consistent, said Lisa Boor, senior manager of auto benchmarking and mobility development at J.D.
  • Industry stakeholders must work together to ensure clear and consistent messaging, and the use of consumer-facing terminology is part of this.
  • Among the 37% of consumers seeking information on fully automated, self-driving vehicles, online sources are the most commonly used.

DENSO Sponsors EcoCAR EV Challenge in Support of STEM Education, Future Workforce

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Monday, October 3, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, is sponsoring the EcoCAR EV Challenge, part of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) series. This is the third time DENSO has sponsored an AVTC event. In the four-year student competition, university teams compete by engineering next generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and use automation and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connectivity to implement energy-efficient and customer-pleasing features.

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  • DENSO providing monetary and in-kind donations, including vehicle electrification components, mentorship and technical guidance
    SOUTHFIELD,Mich., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO , a leading mobility supplier, is sponsoring the EcoCAR EV Challenge, part of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) series.
  • DENSO will provide monetary and in-kind donations as part of its support, including:
    Motor generators, components key to enabling vehicle electrification;
    Technical support in safety and electrified technology areas;
    Evaluation support for student reports and presentations.
  • DNAF also provides disaster relief grants as part of its mission to support the places DENSO calls home.
  • To learn more about the EcoCAR EV Challenge, visit its website .

Ferguson Announces Collaboration with Ford to Explore Alternative Fuel Sources for a More Sustainable Transportation Future in Commercial Fleets

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferguson Enterprises, LLC (NYSE: FERG) (LSE: FERG) today announced a collaboration with Ford Motor Company to place a first-of-its-kind F550 Fuel Cell Prototype Chassis Work Truck in service within Ferguson's daily fleet operations for six months. Participation in Ford's F550 Fuel Cell Prototype Work Truck, a DOE SuperTruck 3 Initiative, complements Ferguson's overall sustainability strategy to reduce a sizable proportion of Scope 1 emissions from its fleet.

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  • This pilot program aims to evaluate how fuel cell technology will operate within the Ferguson fleet while providing real-world usage data to Ford.
  • Ferguson will provide Ford with vehicle data and feedback about the technology to help Ford better define the engineering requirements for commercial vehicle duty cycles.
  • As part of this collaboration, Ferguson will also prepare a location in Charlotte, NC for the installation of temporary infrastructure equipment for the duration of the pilot.
  • Our collective work addresses multiple industry issues and drives the commercial fleet industry quickly towards a more sustainable future."

A New Segment of Advancements will Explore how Emissions Reductions are Improving Energy Production

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on how sustainable initiatives and new technologies are helping to reduce or eliminate emissions in energy production.

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  • JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on how sustainable initiatives and new technologies are helping to reduce or eliminate emissions in energy production.
  • This series will educate about recent innovations in natural gas production as it explores how emissions are being meaningfully reduced across the entire energy value chain.
  • The segment will discover how PureWest Energy (PureWest), an independent natural gas company, is dedicated to advancing modern life by responsibly delivering essential energy with exceptional reliability and proven environmental stewardship.
  • Viewers will learn how PureWest goes beyond expectations to produce natural gas in the most responsible and efficient manner possible.

New Study on Fully Automated, Self-Driving Vehicles in Canada: There’s a Problematic Knowledge Gap about Automated Vehicles

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The study was supported by funding from Transport Canada through an Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program grant awarded to PAVE Canada.

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  • The study was supported by funding from Transport Canada through an Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program grant awarded to PAVE Canada.
  • There is a desire for greater knowledge, as 77% of consumers say they need more information on what is being done to prevent hacking.
  • The study finds a notable shift in consumer preferences for information sources to learn about fully automated, self-driving vehicles.
  • The study index is based on six unique attributes of consumer comfort with fully automated, self-driving vehicles.

The U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors and MathWorks Announce the EcoCAR EV Challenge - Diverse Talent Pipeline Prepares for EV Future

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Friday, April 22, 2022

 WASHINGTON, April 22, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and MathWorks today announced the 15 North American universities selected to join the EcoCAR EV Challenge, the next DOE-sponsored Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) set to begin in Fall 2022, and the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ as the vehicle selected for the challenge.

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  • This investment supports the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority students and faculty to help build an EV talent pipeline that reflects the diversity of North America.
  • Managed by Argonne National Laboratory, the EcoCAR EV Challenge will be at the cutting edge of automotive engineering education, serving as a proving ground for future automotive engineers.
  • The EcoCAR program provides an exceptional educational experience for students and an exceptional talent pipeline for GM.
  • The universities selected to participate in the EcoCAR EV Challenge include: