Siemens, Nissan, Ford, Audi.

eHighwayElectric Autobahn? Siemens says it is ready to test its eHighway in Germany by 2017. A similar system that sees hybrid and electric trucks equipped with a pantograph, which hooks up to a catenary system has already been set up in Sweden and California. The German Ministry of the Environment says testing may begin. Those interested can apply with a project description and test route proposal until February 2016. Testing grounds can be long highway stretches but also a transport route between a port and a facility and the like.
automobilwoche.de (in German)

Nissan takes the next step in wireless charging as tests of an improved version will commence this year. Instead of 3 kW, the Japanese carmaker now aims for 7 kW. Current efficiency is rated at 85 percent and Nissan wants to go for a medium gap of 10 – 15cm between charging pads.
greencarreports.com

Autonomous Ford Hybrid: The Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle can be seen cruising in Mcity, the simulated real-world testing ground at the University of Michigan. Mcity provides a full-scale urban environment that includes obstacles like red lights, different surfaces and the like.
greencarcongress.com, engadget.com

3D-printed Audi: The German carmaker printed a copy of its Grand Prix silver arrow Auto Union Typ C from 1936. The small 3D-printed racer with a scale of 1:2 can not only drive, but does so electrically, drawing energy from a 30 kW electric motor. The metal parts of the model were printed with very fine metal powder.
carssoo.com

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