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Continental focusing on automated driving as key long-term technology strategy; receives approval to test automated vehicles on Nevada roads

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Vehicle automation is set to be rolled out in stages, starting with partially automated driving from 2016; high levels of automation from 2020; and fully automated systems available from 2025. From 2016, partially automated systems may therefore be assisting drivers in “stop & go” situations on the freeway at low speeds of up to 30 km/h (18.6

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Daimler brings truck platooning testing to Japan

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In 2016, Daimler took part in the Dutch government’s initiative European Truck Platooning Challenge with three electronically connected and semi autonomous driving Mercedes-Benz Actros. When the legal framework is set, Daimler Trucks customers will be able to operate their vehicles in platooning mode.

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Tesla Power Play: Why running a contested Elon Musk narrative is playing with fire

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And in Power Play , few excerpts would be as controversial as a supposed call between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook in 2016. Elon Musk and Tim Cook together in a room during the Trump administration in 2016. A book written about Tesla’s most turbulent years is bound to have some controversial elements.

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