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Toyota to discuss autonomous vehicle technologies at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show; reveal of advanced active safety research vehicle

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At a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., Templin will also discuss the current state of TMC’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) research and development, which includes vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technology.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments, including 35 industrialized countries, also agreed to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol—due to expire next year— from 1 January 2013. the coordination of adaptation actions on a global scale; and a Technology Mechanism, which are to become fully operational in 2012. Technology.

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Lola-Drayson all-electric car to be unveiled at 2012 Low Carbon Racing Conference

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Lola Group and Drayson Racing Technologies (DRT) will launch their Lola-Drayson B12/69EV all-electric prototype racing car as part of International Motorsport Business Week on 11 January 2012 at the MIA International Low Carbon Conference in the UK. It is an exciting time to be a race engineer. —Lord Drayson.

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China planning 120km test drive for autonomous vehicles in 2013; 2,400 km test to come

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China is planning a 120 km test drive from Beijing to Tianjin for autonomous vehicles in 2013, according to the National Natural Science Foundation. The vehicles are designed to perceive their environment, process it and respond accordingly with the help of GPS, ultrasonic radar and a variety of sensors.

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Audi to demonstrate automated driving technology in Florida

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Audi will be the first to test its automated driving technology on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway in Tampa, Florida—which recently was designated as an automated driving and connected car test bed—using an Audi A7 equipped to handle piloted driving functions on freeway conditions up to 40 mph (64 km/h).

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Government’s Role in Further Developing 5G Technologies and Future Networks

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Similar to 5G, many key technology developments have been supported by government funding and institutions for years. Finally, it will look at how these resources can continue to be leveraged in the further development of 5G technologies and beyond for future networks. Register now for this webinar! Murat Torlak received the M.S.

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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Honda has been developing hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology for many years and plans to launch a new hydrogen vehicle using this technology. In addition to developing its fuel cell technology, since 2013, Honda has been collaborating with General Motors to develop fuel cell systems and hydrogen storage technology.

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