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Frost & Sullivan video report summarizes key factors for and direction of future mobility systems

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The report also looks at latest developments in artificial intelligence, human augmentation, robotics, digitalization and connectivity and how this will transform the mobility eco-system. A life changing impact of connectivity will be the driverless car, and no one other than Google is leading it.

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Daimler’s moovel Group acquires Familonet GmbH, provider of location messenger app Familonet

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moovel creates an operating system for urban mobility that offers access to various mobility services including booking and payment. Most services can be booked and paid for simply and directly via the moovel app. The Familonet app, with 2 million registered users, will still be offered in the future.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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One of the studies showed that it is highly distracting to use hands-free voice commands to dial phone numbers, call contacts, change music and send texts with Microsoft Cortana, Apple Siri and Google Now smartphone personal assistants, though Google Now was a bit less distracting than the others. moderate distraction. Strayer, Joel M.

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Tony Fadell: The Nest Thermostat Disrupted My Life

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Adapted from the book BUILD: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making by Tony Fadell. If I could just connect the HVAC system to my iPhone, I could control it from anywhere. It connected to your phone. Nest Gets Googled. In 2014, Google bought Nest for $3.2 The house took all night to heat up.

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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

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Heinz Jakob-NeuĂźer, Member of the Board of Management at Volkswagen responsible for the Development Division, referenced the 10-speed DSG at the Vienna Motor Symposium in May 2014. It is also easy to find addresses by Google search and integrate them into navigation. Earlier post.). Media Control. Interactive systems.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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Finally, an eVTOL You Can Buy (Soon)

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The journey that made Leng’s dream a reality kicked into high gear in 2014 when a chance meeting with investor Sebastian Thrun at an aviation conference led to Google cofounder Larry Page investing in Leng’s project. Ed Lu , a former NASA astronaut and executive at Google, sits on Opener’s safety-review board.

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