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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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lower cost than those available today, based on a friction. temperature ranges similar to internal combustion engines. The Georgia Tech team will improve the internal structure. today’s electric vehicle batteries. Nevada Las. Today’s Li-ion batteries use a flammable. consolidation extrusion process.

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