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Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

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Groupe Renault is setting a new strategy for China, based on Electric Vehicles (EV) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). JMEV was created in 2015. Renault and Dongfeng will also engage in innovative cooperation in the field of intelligent connected vehicles. EV sales are expected to reach 25% of the Chinese market by 2030.

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Volvo Cars, POC and Ericsson to demo connected car and bike helmet prototype at International CES 2015

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Volvo Cars, protective gravity sports gear manufacturer POC and Ericsson will present an innovative safety technology connecting drivers and cyclists at the International CES in Las Vegas next month. The cyclist will be warned via a helmet-mounted alert light. Some select cycling statistics: Globally, 132.3

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Volkswagen and LG agree on joint development of next-gen connected car platform

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The Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform. Going forward, the two companies will work together on Volkswagen’s Cross Over Platform, which is aimed at enhanced vehicle connectivity and convenience.

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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

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2015 Jetta TDI. For 2015, Volkswagen has refined the entire sixth-generation Jetta lineup, endowing the compact with a crisper exterior design which also improves aerodynamics; an updated interior; a number of newly available driver assistance systems; and, significantly for the diesel model, the new 2.0T Click to enlarge.

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USDOT preparing to issue solicitation for Phase 1 of Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment program

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is preparing to issue (on or before 15 January 2015) a solicitation for a full and open competition to procure services for the Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment program, Phase 1: Concept Development. Accordingly, USDOT has issued the synopsis notice ( DTFH6115R00003 ) for Phase 1.

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ARPA-E holding Workshop on Powertrain Innovations for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will be holding a Workshop on Powertrain Innovations for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, taking place in Denver, CO on 14-15 May 2015. ARPA-E Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Controls and controllers Engines'

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First drive: Volkswagen 2015 Golf SportWagen

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2015 Golf SportWagen. With the entry of the new 2015 Golf SportWagen, Volkswagen of America is bringing some dynamic and reasonably priced fuel-efficient verve to the non-luxury wagon segment in the US. Click to enlarge. Equipped with the new EA288 2.0L TDI diesel, the SportWagen can offer up to 43 mpg (5.47 Earlier post.) Impressions.

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