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Google, NVIDIA and automakers form open alliance to bring Android platform to cars

Green Car Congress

Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have formed the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a global alliance of technology and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars starting in 2014. OAA members share a vision for the connected car.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. million people/year are killed in auto accidents globally. by Bill Cooke. Approximately 1.5

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J.D. Power: automakers spending billions on technologies many consumers don’t use; user preferences for smartphones and tablets

Green Car Congress

Automakers are investing billions of dollars to put connectivity technologies in their cars and light trucks that are not being used by many of the owners of those vehicles, according to the J.D. In-vehicle connectivity technology that’s not used results in millions of dollars of lost value for both consumers and the manufacturers.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. Because our EVs Internet-connected computer systems know where all charging stations are located, finding one is easier than finding a gas station.

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The Future @ Smart Garage

Revenge of the Electric Car

.&# The list of invitees was pretty impressive with representation from, “auto manufacturers like Nissan and GM, utilities such as PG&E and Duke Energy, IBM, P&G, Wal-Mart and Google, among many others&#. Amory Lovins. When Amory Lovins gets involved, things happen fast. Stay tuned for regular reports as things progress.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I am definitely invested in EV adoption and can connect with engineers and media because of my background in EV ownership and my master’s in mechanical engineering. I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry.