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Volkswagen Group, Google partnering on quantum computing; traffic optimization, batteries, AI

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The Volkswagen Group and Google will partner on research in the field of quantum computing. As part of this collaboration, a team of specialists from Volkswagen and Google will work together using a Google quantum computer. Volkswagen Group IT wants to make progress in three development areas on the Google quantum computer.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

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Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Apple iOS6 compatibility is expected early in 2013.

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Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi now available at Verizon Wireless

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Unveiled at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the product allows drivers to track, locate, access, secure and monitor their select vehicles over the Verizon Wireless network using their current smartphone, tablet or computer. —Jeff Owens, Delphi chief technology officer. and later and Apple iOS 5.0

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Evatran and Zhejiang VIE Science and Technology form JV to bring Plugless wireless charging to China EV market

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The joint venture expects Plugless EV charging to be in series production and commercially available with a China-based OEM in 2017. Plugless is the first and only wireless EV charger available for purchase by EV drivers. In 2013, Evatran completed field trials in partnership with Google, Hertz, SAP and Duke Energy.

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We Need to Decarbonize Software

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Companies like Salesforce have launched their own software sustainability initiatives , while the Green Software Foundation now comprises 64 member organizations, including tech giants Google , Intel , and Microsoft. What Is Green Software Engineering? The path to green software began more than 10 years ago.

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Evatran completes 1500+ hours of wireless charging trials with fleets

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The first participants included Google, Hertz Rent-a-Car, Duke Energy and Clemson University, with installations in the Spring of 2012. The system is currently available for LEAF and Volt models, though Evatran is working to bring the technology to other EV models in the future.

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DENSO develops Qi-compatible integrated, in-vehicle wireless cell phone charger; debuting in Avalon

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DENSO’s Qi-compatible wireless cell phone charger will make its world debut in North America on the 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited as part of a technology package available for both the gasoline and hybrid versions. Qi is a standard for inductive wireless charging developed and maintained by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).