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MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The crucial role of public transit for connecting workers to workplaces will endure: the future of work depends in large part on how people get to work. The automated vehicle transition will not be jobless.

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NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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Regional heterogeneities and uncertainty on lifetime vehicle use and future fuel prices produce even greater variations, the researchers said. The cost to charge an EV (i.e.,

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ZF expands partnership with Microsoft to develop digital services

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The products range from fleet management solutions to predictive maintenance applications and process automation based on the ZF Cloud. Autonomous vehicles, innovative safety systems and intelligent mobility solutions contribute to a future of road traffic with zero accidents and zero emissions.

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Motor vehicles and component parts sector employment in US grew by 3% from 2017 to 2018

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Motor Vehicles and Component Parts employers are defined as any firms that contribute to the manufacture, wholesale distribution, transport, and repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, natural gas, hydrogen and fuel cell, or other vehicle technologies. Energy and Employment Report, 2019.

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Volvo Penta showcases production modular electric driveline at TOC Europe

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After its 2019 appearance at TOC Europe—the tradeshow for port and terminal technology and operations—as a proof of concept ( earlier post ), Volvo Penta’s purpose-built electric driveline is now powering a series of TICO’s electric terminal tractors as well as Rosenbauer’s electric fire trucks. Earlier post.).

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J.D. Power: Consumer sentiment on future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers plans

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Consumer confidence in future mobility technologies lags far behind automakers’ plans to bring self-driving and battery-electric vehicles to the marketplace, according to the J.D. Lack of knowledge is a huge roadblock for future adoption. Power 2020 Q1 Mobility Confidence Index Study fueled by SurveyMonkey Audience.

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bp acquires EV fleet charging provider AMPLY Power; first major step into electrification in the US

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By 2030, bp aims to nearly double earnings from its global convenience and mobility businesses—increasing from around $5 billion in 2019—while delivering returns in the range of 15-20%. for customers, including individual drivers and fleet operators. Founded in 2018, AMPLY Power aims to make EV adoption easy for fleets.

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