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HARMAN acquiring Red Bend Software and Symphony Teleca for growth in connected vehicle space

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HARMAN International announced the acquisition of Israel-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. By 2020, it is expected that more than 90% of vehicles on the road will be connected (Frost and Sullivan).

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Qualcomm to procure Israeli chipmaker Autotalks

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Chip fashion designer Qualcomm will purchase Israel’s Autotalks because the U.S. The Snapdragon Virtual Chassis can lend assisted and self sustaining riding era, in addition to in-car infotainment and cloud connectivity. corporate seems to deepen its car industry, Qualcomm stated in a commentary.

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Toyota Research Institute launches Toyota AI Ventures with $100M investment

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TRI participated in SLAMcore’s seed financing in March 2017. Israel-based Intuition Robotics is a leader in the development of social companion technology, including its ElliQ active-aging robotic companion. TRI participated in Intuition Robotics’ $14M Series A financing in May 2017.

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Toyota Research Institute exploring blockchain technology for development of new mobility ecosystem

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Modern vehicles are increasingly aware of their environment through onboard sensors and are increasingly connected to the cloud, roadway infrastructure and other vehicles, all of which are generating massive amounts of valuable data.

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PSA evaluating Aquarius Engines’ free-piston linear generator for range-extender

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PSA Groupe is evaluating a free-piston engine linear-generator under development by Israel-based start-up Aquarius Engines for use as a range-extender in its electric vehicles. According to Aquarius, several prototype vehicles using its free-piston generator will be road-tested by 2017. Earlier post.).

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BMW Group to offer 25 electrified vehicle models by 2025, 12 fully electric

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By the end of 2017, there will be a total of more than 200,000 BMW Group electrified vehicles on the road. We call the driving forces of future mobility the ACES: Automated, Connected, Electrified, and Services – specifically, mobility services. Our test fleet is now on the roads in Germany, Israel and the US – making daily trips.

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AC Transit Board greenlights a $108M, 9.5-mile infrastructure project for first Bus Rapid Transit line; diesel-hybrid buses

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miles) is slated to begin in May 2016 with service expected to begin in November 2017. The BRT will make direct connections to 46 bus lines, five BART stations, and the Oakland Airport (via transfers with Line 73 – Eastmont Transit Center/Oakland Airport). Construction of the 150 block transit service (that spans 9.5

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