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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Kroger and Nuro partner to pilot autonomous delivery

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During the test, orders will be delivered by Nuro’s fleet of autonomous vehicles. Nuro’s team comprises veterans in robotics, consumer electronics, autonomous vehicles, and automotive—from Google, Waymo, Apple, Uber, Tesla, and GM. This is the first application and deployment of Nuro’s hardware and software.

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Stellantis: new hydrogen Ram Trucks will be made in Mexico

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And, as such, they can’t afford the kind of downtime that many fleet managers currently associate with battery electrics. Fleets love the idea of saving money on running costs,” they said. “So NOTE : quotes attributed to Jean-Michel Billig were translated from German using Google Translate. Work trucks.

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Plugless: first wireless charger to provide 1 million charge hours for PEVs

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From 2012 to 2014 Plugless systems were rigorously testing in the field at more than a dozen “Apollo” trial partner sites – including installations at Google, Duke Energy, and Hertz. 1 st wireless EV charger installed on a production fleet of driverless shuttlebuses. 1 st production wireless charger available for purchase by EV owners.

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In the driver’s seat of driverless cars – ET Auto

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Baidu, China’s answer to Google, has also moved ahead on lane navigation using data from the world’s largest fleet of EVs equipped with sensory capabilities to avoid collision. Tesla may gain from these developments, but may have a fight on its hands introducing cars running on Baidu in other countries.

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Robert Bosch Venture Capital invests in DeepMap; HD mapping for autonomous vehicles with centimeter-level real-time localization

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Instead of owning and operating expensive survey fleets, data can be collected from the customer’s autonomous vehicles deployed in the field. It needs to be safe, affordable, and scalable. DeepMap is also pursuing a new data ownership model where the end customer owns the underlying data. It’s an integral part of the car’s brain.

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Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians

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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size electric pickup truck was first delivered in Work Truck specification to fleet buyers nearly a year ago; but only now can civilians take one home. That’s more than any other electric truck on the market, and it should reassure shoppers who can afford one that they won’t run out of range unexpectedly.