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Hey Google! Lets Reinvent Detroit Together Using Our Creative Greenius Before The Opportunivors Scavenge It

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I went to Detroit last month and found myself in neighborhoods that looked like they had been attacked by enemy forces, had lost their battle and had now surrendered and in most part been abandoned. No this is a job for the company I’ve long been a stockholder of – Google. photo by Galliani (c). Communications.

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Four Motiv electric shuttle buses deployed in one-year demo in Mountain View, CA

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The Mountain View Community Shuttle service is aimed at moving residents and visitors through the City between neighborhoods, shopping centers, medical complexes, City facilities, and recreation areas. Google is funding the bus service for the community. The buses went into service last week.

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Lux Research: self-driving cars will lead to a $87B opportunity in 2030, but fall short of full Level 4 autonomy; software leads

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However, the firm also concludes, by that same year only 8% of new cars sold will attain the reasonable capabilities of Level 3 autonomy, and no Level 4 fully autonomous cars will be available. The driver is expected to be available for occasional control, but with sufficiently comfortable transition time.

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Car News: 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

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Timing: BMW says all these technologies will be become available over the course of 2024. Polestar and Google All Polestar vehicles have Google Built-In , but now the technology will have enhanced features. New functions allow for planning trips on Google Maps for Android or Apple iOS and in-car browsing with Google Chrome.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

1 million publicly accessible Level 2 charging ports at locations that include high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. Through the RFID reader, drivers can also pay via Apple Pay and Google Pay. Note that while kWh pricing is recommended for DC fast charging, it is not available in all markets.

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BMW’s ReachNow car sharing expands to Brooklyn, launches pilot programs for new mobility services

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ReachNow is building on its premium experience by offering members greater versatility through a suite of convenient and easy-to-use transportation solutions, available in a single app for the first time. The ReachNow Ride scheduling feature will be widely available to members in early 2017. —Steve Banfield, ReachNow CEO.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

Blink Charging

And with load management, which splits available power between multiple chargers, you can control energy usage to reduce costs. Public charging for dealerships Installing EV charging stations for general public use will be a service to your neighborhood and can act as another source of revenue for your dealership.