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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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While Automatic’s device has been available in Apple and Best Buy stores since last year, this is the first time the company has teamed up with an auto manufacturer to experiment with its in-vehicle entertainment and communications system. Automatic will launch additional connected-car enhancements in the coming months.

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Toyota CSRC launches new research tracks on autonomous & connected vehicle technologies; 11 projects with 8 institutions

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Autonomous and connected vehicle technologies are only just beginning to transform the transportation landscape. Since its launch in 2011, CSRC launched and completed 44 research projects with 23 partner universities, publishing more than 200 papers and presenting at multiple industry conferences. —Chuck Gulash, director of CSRC.

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center launches 5-year, $35M program on autonomous and connected vehicle technologies

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Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center ( CSRC ) formally launched the next phase of its research mission, following on the successful conclusion of its first five years of auto safety research. CSRC is working with the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Toyota Connected (TC).

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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The pilot programs were held between August 2011 and January 2012 to gather feedback from 688 drivers who participated in tests of vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. Earlier post.).

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Deloitte suggests Gen Y’s embrace of hybrid vehicles may be auto market’s tipping point

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Deloitte conducted the survey in September and October 2011. They see them as a way to stay connected around the clock, and, they’re willing to pay it. On average, Gen Y consumers are willing to spend more than $3,000 for hardware that delivers connectivity. —Joe Vitale.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Driving range can be maximized by use of a 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. Honda Motor Co.

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Honda unveiled the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway battery-electric commuter vehicle to its US customers in the summer of 2012. and Stanford University, in addition to the City of Torrance, California.

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