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MTU researchers develop optimization model to fill in the gaps in connected vehicle data

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Researchers at Michigan Technological University (MTU) have developed a data-driven optimization modeling framework to reconstruct the location-duration-path choices for the missing observations from incomplete data from connected vehicles. A paper on the work is published in Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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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. This makes the Sprinter an integral part of the value chain. billion (US$3.1

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BMW Group Plant Dingolfing testing autonomous, connected and intelligent logistics solutions; 5G trial network

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As part of a three-year research project supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, the BMW Group and three partner companies from Bavaria are exploring the possibilities for making BMW Group Plant Dingolfing a smart factory for logistics. A number of innovative Industry 4.0 Earlier post.).

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Juniper Research: connected cars to represent 20% of the global car market by 2019

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href="https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connected-cars-to-represent-20-of-the-global-car-market-by-2019-predicts-juniper-research-505799631.html">forecasts Juniper Research forecasts that the M2M sector will generate service revenues of more than $40 billion globally by 2019—doubling the size of today’s market.

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Volkswagen previewing mobile quick charging station; trials in 2019, production in 2020

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The first mobile quick charging stations will be set up as early as the first half of 2019 in Wolfsburg as part of a pilot project, and will support the expansion of a charging infrastructure in the urban area. They can be set up anywhere as required—with or without connection to the power supply.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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The first Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle from the EQ brand made its US premiere at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. EQ also offers comprehensive services with Mercedes me connect, which makes electric mobility convenient and suitable for everyday driving. EQ with Mercedes me connect provides comprehensive services for electric mobility.

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Yongsoo OWC pilot plant in Korea is being prepared to produce green hydrogen

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The KRISO WETS, located in the western part of Jeju Island, has been in operation since 2019. The Yongsoo pilot plant is 37 m long and 31 m wide, equipped with two axial-flow impulse turbines and two 250 kW generators, and is grid-connected by a 22.9 The test site has five berths, with a total capacity of 5 MW.

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