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New GM SDK gives developers access to 350+ simulated GM vehicle data signals

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General Motors has introduced a next generation infotainment software development kit ( NGI SDK ) that allows software developers around the world to develop and test in-vehicle applications for GM’s infotainment systems. Performance and maintenance, such as oil life and tire pressure. Vehicle features, such as radio or backup camera.

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Ballard signs $2.5M technology solutions deal for hydrogen backup power systems in China

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China Tower Corporation is a joint venture established in 2015 through the consolidation of $36 billion in network infrastructure of three telecom operators: China Mobile; China Unicom; and China Telecom. These include licensing and equipment supply agreements for fuel cell power modules, parts kits and stacks for buses in China.

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ZF adds sensors for ADAS to Aftermarket CV range – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Trucks have had to be equipped with automatic emergency braking assistants and lane departure warning systems since 2015. For independent commercial vehicle workshops, the challenges of the maintenance and repair of trucks and buses are growing. From 2024, further driver assistance systems will become mandatory throughout the EU.

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Ballard lands $17M deal for deployment of ~300 fuel cell buses in China; new 30 kW and 60 kW modules

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The agreement includes supply and sale of fully-assembled fuel cell power modules; ready-to-assemble module kits; a technology license for localization of assembly; supply of proprietary fuel cell stacks; and long-term recurring royalties leveraged to unit volumes of locally assembled modules. 90 kW FCvelocity-HD7.

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Five-year Update: Your Author's 2015 Lexus GS 350

The Truth About Cars

As far as other maintenance concerns, the tires still have good tread but technically are past their use by date (4017, manufactured October 2, 2017). I’ve done some touch up with a two-step painting kit, but it’s impossible to match the pearl coat correctly. & Nothing has broken whatsoever.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”, or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. Market forecasts project that sales revenue for connected cars will quadruple to €110 billion (US$123 billion) between 2015 and 2020. Earlier post.)

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

During his campaign, President Obama said he would work to put one million plug-in hybrids on American roads by 2015. Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. Learn your facts before you post please. — Volt Enthusiast 7.

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