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Ford and Schaeffler demonstrate Fiesta-based e-WheelDrive car; follow-up research project in the works

Green Car Congress

At Ford’s Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium, Ford Motor Company and Schaeffler demonstrated the Fiesta-based eWheelDrive car. This technology could in the future support the development of a four-person car that only occupies the space of a two-person car today. Earlier post.)

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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The study was conducted as part of its What the Future series, which couples survey data and interviews with experts in the field to see what “big questions” companies should be asking themselves about the future of their industries. This issue of What the Future focuses on mobility, and if people are ready for the coming technology.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Is their criticism warranted? Absolutely not.

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Do We Dare Use Generative AI for Mental Health?

Cars That Think

Typically, a team of internal-data labelers and content creators reviewed examples of user messages (with all personally identifiable information stripped out) taken from a specific point in the conversation. In one tragic case in Belgium, a grieving widow accused a chatbot of being responsible for her husband’s suicide.

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Sony introduces 360? “Safety Cocoon” concept for automotive image sensors at CES

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In 2015, Sony acquired Belgium-based Softkinetic Systems S.A. Combining the technological expertise of both companies, Sony is developing its future solutions for the areas such as smartphone, robotics, and automotive. Sample shipment began in May 2017. In October 2017, Sony releases a 7.42

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Creating the Commodore 64: The Engineers’ Story

Cars That Think

We tried to get a feel for what these companies could do in the future by extrapolating from their current technology. The original intent had been a game machine, but at this point the personal-computer market was beginning to look promising. It’s a personal challenge. In November 1981, the chips were complete.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! For Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and other Northern European countries, contact SP Innovation.

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