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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

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This trial is one of three conducted internationally by a public-private collaboration, organized by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and eight member companies representing leading technology companies from around the globe. A related European live-trial was conducted in the city of Turin, Italy.

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Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials

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Trials will utilize SpaceX’s “Direct to Cell” satellites to deliver internet connectivity directly to unmodified mobile phones. SpaceX’s request comes just weeks after the company received clearance from the FCC to expand its cellular Starlink tests in the United States.

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Audi joins Spoke Safety, Qualcomm, Commsignia to help protect bicyclists through connected technology

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Audi of America is working with Spoke, a mobility platform for safety, connectivity, and rich rider experiences; Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; Audi is also continuing to refine its C-V2X technologies for production-intent applications, allowing for a connected ecosystem between drivers and the world around them.

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Volvo Cars and Geely Auto to deepen collaboration; new combined powertrain company

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Companies to retain independent corporate structures. The collaboration will be overseen by a new governance model, supported by Geely Holding, the lead shareholder in both companies. Volvo Cars and Geely Auto confirmed the combination of their existing powertrain operations into a new standalone company.

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HARMAN acquiring Savari to bolster solutions in automotive infrastructure and connected safety

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HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is acquiring substantially all the assets of Savari, Inc., Sensor technology is a core building block to propel the future of advanced mobility and automated driving.

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The Boring Company acquires more land for Vegas Loop expansion: report

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Reports have indicated that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, The Boring Company, has purchased a new piece of land in Las Vegas. As noted in a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal , a firm affiliated with The Boring Company, Object Dash, bought a 1.8-acre miles of tunnels that connect the LVCC West Hall with the main campus.

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SwRI forms joint industry program to investigate safety, longevity of grid-connected energy storage systems

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ENGIE, EnBW, the Central Research Institute of Power Industry (CRIEPI), Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and CEZ have joined SwRI’s Energy Storage for Electric Grid JIP, which will address questions about the risks and reliability of energy storage systems. One of the central questions is how long it takes for a battery to degrade.