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Velodyne introduces new low-cost fixed-laser solid-state LiDAR for autonomous driving and ADAS applications

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Velodyne LiDAR announced its new fixed-laser, solid-state Velarray LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, a cost-effective yet high-performance and rugged automotive product in a small form factor. It will be produced in scale at the company’s new Megafactory in San Jose. Earlier post.)

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Pike Research projects California, New York and Florida to lead US in PEV sales

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Pike projections of cumulative light duty plug-in electric vehicle sales, 10 largest MSAs by population, 2011-2017. Overall, Pike expects sales of PEVs to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017, reaching a nationwide total of 358,959 vehicles by 2017. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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The San Jose area had the highest share at 10%, followed by other California areas (4% to 6%) and markets in Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington (2% to 4%). —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). —Slowik and Lutsey (2017). Peter Slowik, Nic Lutsey (2017) “ Expanding the electric vehicle market in U.S.

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Velodyne launches VLS-128, the world’s highest resolution LiDAR for autonomous vehicles; successor to the HDL-64

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You need 3D vision that accurately measures and generates a billion data points in real time at the speed of light. In September 2017, Velodyne offered sneak previews of the VLS-128 dense picture to select customers attending the IAA Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. About Mark: Mark and his family own a baker's dozen Light EVs from an Optibike Helia to mini Segways, GoKarts, and HoverKarts.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. About Mark: Mark and his family own a baker's dozen Light EVs from an Optibike Helia to mini Segways, GoKarts, and HoverKarts.