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Hyundai and Kia develop ICT-connected predictive shift system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have developed a predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to shift automatically to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead. Hyundai and Kia plan to apply the technology on future vehicles.

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The Boring Company connects its newest Loop to Las Vegas Resorts World complex [Photos]

Teslarati

On June 30, Resorts World Las Vegas unveiled its underground station, connecting it to The Boring Company’s (TBC) Las Vegas Convention Center Loop (LVCC). Hours for the Resorts World station will vary depending on the events scheduled at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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A New Olympics Event: Algorithmic Video Surveillance

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This summer, at the Paris Olympic Games, security officials will perform a much bigger experiment in the heart of the City of Light, covering the events, the entire Olympic village, and the connecting roads and rails. Then different companies could develop their own models based on certified training sets. “If

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Volkswagen Group PhD Event; e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts

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At the Volkswagen Group’s PhD Event 2016, some 600 specialist visitors informed themselves about current research work. The project is focused on topics such as e-mobility, connectivity and new mobility concepts. 108 young researchers presented the topics of their doctoral theses at the MobileLifeCampus in Wolfsburg.

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Audi joins Peachtree Corners to advance C-V2X deployment pathways aimed at improving roadway safety

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Peachtree Corners—one of the US’ first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure—and Audi of America Inc. In addition, Audi has collaborated with various companies to develop C-V2X technologies to connect cars with school buses to improve the safety of children and to alert drivers of active school zones.

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Mercedes-Benz wins landmark road monitoring program in the Netherlands; connected vehicle data

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The raw material for this is anonymized data from car-to-X or other systems from intelligent, connected Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This creation of shared value will not only assist the experts in their day-to-day work, but also aims to establish a whole new level of safety for citizens, the company said.

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The Boring Company opens Hyperloop Plaza to the Bastrop, TX community

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The Boring Company (TBC) opened its Hyperloop Plaza to the Bastrop community. The Plaza includes The Boring Company Bodega, Prufrock Pub, and the His & Hers Salon. The Boring Company Bodega is just part of the company’s Hyperloop Plaza , which promises to offer fun services to the community in Bastrop. to 8:00 p.m.