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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. New Sprinter embodies the adVANce future initiative. billion (US$3.1

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JULY 15, 2022

The advantage is that fast-charging infrastructure can be built nearly anywhere, even if in places with a low-capacity grid connection. wo other central German companies—AW Automotive and Automotive Research—were involved in the realization of the project. Residential areas are one example of where this could be used.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The University of Michigan is entering two separate agreements with Chinese institutions targeting automated and connected vehicles. First, a $27-million research agreement with Shenzhen-based investment firm Frontt Capital Management will advance autonomous, connected vehicles and robotic technologies. Second, a $2.5-million

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Sacramento’s SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest community-owned, not-for-profit, electric service provider, will develop a model for a future Mobility Center that will foster innovation in the clean transportation sector and serve as a catalyst for carbon reduction and inclusive economic development.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. —Bill Ford.

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

In New York yesterday, Ford Motor Company provided a strategic update to investors; the presentation follows a four-month deep dive into Ford’s strategy and business operations led by President and CEO Jim Hackett and Ford’s senior leadership team. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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JANUARY 2, 2022

Eve UAM, the urban air mobility (UAM) business created by Embraer and established as an independent company in October 2020, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector. Embraer S.A.,

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

ePower Nordic AB was established in 2011 by Kongsberg Automotive and Swedish electronics company QRTECH to excel in the field of power electronics, meeting stringent requirements regarding quality, low weight and high power density. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2017.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Groupe Renault announced “Drive The Future,” a new six-year plan to deliver annual revenues of more than €70 billion and achieve a group operating margin of more than 7% by the end of the plan, with a floor at 5%, and positive free cash flow every year. Connected – 100% vehicles connected in key markets.

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JULY 7, 2016

Europe’s leading trade associations for the telecommunications and the automotive sectors intend to launch a large-scale, pre-deployment project to test connected and automated driving at the EU level. High definition maps will be updated with a fast connection to the internet on phone or other mobile devices.

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MAY 9, 2019

Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. A) 2009 conditions; (B) 2017 conditions.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Full mobile connectivity will also be standard, working in partnership with Ericsson. Geely claims that the SUV will be the most connected car to date, built around an open API and inviting developers’ creative ideas to enrich the automotive experience. It will go on sale worldwide; from 2017 in China, followed by Europe and the US.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

will display a future concept of the recently released new model of its Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System, the MMS-G22, at CES 2017. Improvement in operability and easier data portability are achieved through the combination of monitors and keyboards with a high performance laptop and the utilization of high-speed USB connectivity.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Faraday Future (FF), a new electric vehicle and future mobility startup company, announced that it will invest $1 billion in a US manufacturing facility as a phase one investment. The company has been considering several locations including California, Georgia, Louisiana and Nevada, for its facility.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Volkswagen Group officially launched its new mobility services company MOIA. Even though not everyone will still own a car in future, MOIA can help make everyone a customer of our company in some way or another.”. The findings from this partnership will also be incorporated in future MOIA projects in Europe.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. A major part of the company’s Blueprint for Sustainability, the expansion of Auto Start-Stop comes as the 1.0-liter Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. liter EcoBoost.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Solaria Labs , an innovation incubator established in 2015 by Liberty Mutual Insurance, is introducing an open API developer portal that combines public data with proprietary insurance knowledge, helping to inform future products and apps for customers. —Adam L’Italien, vice president, Innovation, Liberty Mutual Insurance.

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JULY 26, 2022

Storing electricity converted to hydrogen is important for balancing supply and demand fluctuations in the future. The hydrogen pilot project “KRUH2” of Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE), which is also funded by the state of Lower Saxony, is located in the immediate vicinity on the company premises. —Olaf Lies.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

As part of its recently introduced strategic initiative adVANce ( earlier post ), the company is to invest a total of €1 million (US$1.12 We are looking for people and young companies that are able to work with us to transform innovative ideas quickly and successfully into initial working prototypes. —Volker Mornhinweg.

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AUGUST 3, 2021

Didi’s intelligent hardware platform, Didi Gemini, is already being road tested by several multinational car companies. This SUV and multiple other future models will utilize GAC’s GEP.30 This SUV and multiple other future models will utilize GAC’s GEP.30

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JANUARY 3, 2017

In conjunction with Intel’s acquisition of a stake in HERE, the two companies also signed an agreement to collaborate on the research and development of a highly scalable proof-of-concept architecture that supports real-time updates of high definition (HD) maps for highly and fully automated driving. —Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO.

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JANUARY 18, 2020

Rolls-Royce recognized that any future fighter aircraft will have unprecedented levels of electrical power demand and thermal load, all needing to be managed within the context of a stealthy aircraft. Before the launch of the Tempest program, Rolls-Royce had already started to address the demands of the future.

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JUNE 13, 2018

One Toyota executive will be appointed to Grab’s board of directors and a dedicated Toyota team member will be seconded to Grab to as an executive officer, with Toyota considering more personnel exchanges in the future. In March this year, it acquired Uber Technologies Inc.’s

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JANUARY 25, 2018

As part of this acceleration, Ford’s mobility unit’s subsidiary Ford Smart Mobility LLC is acquiring Autonomic , a technology company that specializes in scale, architecture and leverage for transportation solutions. These new teams will benefit from Ford’s ongoing investment in and work with cloud-based software development company Pivotal.

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JULY 23, 2023

BMW has now built-up fully-fledged R&D competency and software development capabilities for full-stack ICV development in China, putting the company in the position to further its China strategy. BMW believes that China is the place to be for future mobility. Within the last three years, we have tripled our forces in China.

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). In 2012, GM invested more than $7.3

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JANUARY 4, 2017

At CES 2017, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America introduced the Panasonic Cognitive Infotainment platform designed to provide OEMs and fleet providers a set of cognitive vehicle solutions combining Panasonic’s infotainment expertise with IBM’s Watson and cloud technologies. Panasonic, Qualcomm and Android.

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DECEMBER 12, 2020

To propel this transformation, Hyundai Motor Group has invested substantially in development of future technologies, including in fields such as autonomous driving technology, connectivity, eco-friendly vehicles, smart factories, advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI), and robots. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

Upstream studied the impact of more than 170 documented, Smart Mobility, cyber incidents reported between 2010-2018 and projected future trends based on that eight-year history. With every new service or connected entity, a new attack vector is born. —Oded Yarkoni, Head of Marketing at Upstream Security.

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. Our future X-Class will be a pickup that knows no compromise. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. Click to enlarge. —Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The TRATON and Solera Holdings strategic partnership aims to shape the future digital landscape of global transportation and logistics. Beyond this, the partnership also aims to shape and accelerate new business models of the future, such as freight hailing, secure logistics and smart goods, as well as tracking with sensor data.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The company has completed its initial testing in its International Truck test fleets and will finalize testing in customer fleets this fall. The official launch of two-way connected vehicle technology in new International models will come early next year. —Mike Cerilli, general manager, Navistar’s Connected Vehicle Business.

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MAY 19, 2017

Audi says that it is systematically utilizing Group synergies in order to implement topics of the future even faster and more efficiently. In April, the brand agreed on new development cooperation with Porsche for future vehicle architectures. In the first quarter of 2017, the Audi Group achieved an operating profit of more than €1.2

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JUNE 8, 2018

Volvo Cars expects these initiatives to transform its connection to its customer base, with the aim to build a total of more than 5 million direct consumer relationships by the middle of the next decade, creating new sources of recurring revenue. Volvo Cars achieved record profits and sales in 2017, with a 27.7%

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JANUARY 6, 2017

Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. Interested companies and individuals can access the following URL: [link]. DreamWorks Animation.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

The first call for the newly issued funding was published yesterday; from 31 August, companies, cities and municipalities, public institutions and private individuals can submit funding applications. In this way, we will meet the continued high number of electric vehicle registrations now and in the future. Earlier post.).

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