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New Batteries and Scooters that Stay off Sidewalks

Guidehouse Transportation Insights
New Batteries and Scooters that Stay off Sidewalks
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We’re back after a bit of a break due to scheduling challenges. Joe has news about Nyobolt batteries that use a tungsten-niobium chemistry that is claimed to provide much faster charging capability and improved energy density. Sagie tells us about the latest test that Lime is running with Scooters that feature cameras and AI to determine if they are on the street or sidewalk to manage where they can be used. Sam discusses Ford’s new deal to source lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL and eventually make them in North America as well as the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV.

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Nyobolt Batteries

Lime testing sidewalk detecting scooters

Ford partners with CATL for LFP batteries

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

Sony, Honda, Electric Trucks and ADAS Crashes

Guidehouse Transportation Insights
Sony, Honda, Electric Trucks and ADAS Crashes
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The Guidehouse transportation team is back after a bit of a break due to scheduling conflicts. This week, Joe Jannotta has the news of Honda and Sony forming a joint venture to build electric vehicles. Scott Shepard brings us the new Mercedes-Benz eActros electric tractor trailer and megawatt charging. Sagie Evbenata goes back to Honda and its new micromobility venture Striemo and Sam Abuelsamid talks about the NHTSA release of crash data involving driver assist and automated vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz eActros

Sony Honda Mobility

Honda micromobility business, Striemo

NHTSA ADAS/ADS data release