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Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

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They will be based at locations including the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen, the Daimler Testing and Technology Center in Immendingen and the BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus in Unterschleissheim, near Munich. Automated driving at the BMW Group. Safety First for Automated Driving. Earlier post.)

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11 automotive and mobility companies publish framework for safe automated driving systems: SaFAD

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The 11 companies—Aptiv, Audi, Baidu, BMW, Continental, Daimler, FCA US LLC, HERE, Infineon, Intel and Volkswagen—comprise the broadest representation across the industry and have published, to date, the largest report on how to build, test and operate a safe automated vehicle.

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ICCT analysis shows growing divergence between official and real-world fuel economy values for new cars in Europe

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Of the 20 selected top models examined: Five models—the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, and Toyota Yaris—actually increased real-world fuel consumption since EU-wide CO 2 standards were introduced in 2009.

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EUCAR Recommends European 8th Research Framework Program Make Sustainable Mobility a Priority

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The EUCAR paper also relates directly to the Europe 2020 strategy, which calls for a European “Innovation Union”, the Commission’s Strategy for Clean and Efficient Vehicles and the upcoming White Paper on the Future of Transport. EUCAR is closely connected to ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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She outlines the variety of choices available in a white paper. The company rebranded as Share Now in fall 2019 as BMW’s Reach Now was shut down and folded in with Car2go. The current iteration of the company features a variety of electric and ICE Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and other brands of cars.

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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Head-Up Display: the BMW Head-Up Display puts selected information directly in the driver’s line of sight. SafeHMI was tested by BMW and Daimler. OEM fitment, after-market solution) with different display positions and technologies (e.g. central information display, head-up, or separate detachable display) are already on the market.

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