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GM sees connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-service fundamentally changing automotive industry

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Three emerging and converging factors—connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-a-service—will fundamentally change the automotive industry over the next few decades, according to Mike Abelson, GM’s VP of Strategy and Global Portfolio Planning. million vehicles on the road with 4G LTE connectivity. —Mike Abelson.

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Harris AutoTECHCAST suggests deluge of infotainment features & connected services doing little to accelerate consumer adoption

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Results from the recently released 2015 Harris Poll AutoTECHCAST suggest that the deluge of infotainment features and connected services coming from the automotive industry may do little to accelerate consumer adoption. Seven in ten (70%) intenders want a connected car because it makes them feel safe.

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Sandia team puts power into local grid with supercritical CO2 closed-loop Brayton-cycle turbine

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In comparison, the Brayton cycle has a theoretical conversion efficiency upwards of 50%. We’ve been striving to get here for a number of years, and to be able to demonstrate that we can connect our system through a commercial device to the grid is the first bridge to more efficient electricity generation.

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

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The Rivian user experience is built around personalization, seamless connectivity and a platform that will constantly evolve thanks to over-the-air updates. Subscription or membership fees for infotainment and other connectivity-based services could be $5,500 over 10 years per vehicle.

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GM posts 2016 delivery record in China; 3.87M vehicles, more than 1/3 of global sales

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For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. GM’s strategy in China follows the company’s two-pronged strategy to strengthen and grow its core business, and to define and lead the future of personal mobility by creating new technology and business models. from the previous high in 2015.

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IBM patents cognitive system to manage self-driving vehicles

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For example, if a self-driving vehicle experiences an operational anomaly, e.g. a faulty braking system, a burned out headlight, poor visibility and/or road conditions, a comparison may be made by the system as to whether the on-board self-driving vehicle control processor or a human driver is in a better position to handle the operational anomaly.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. Depending on the person, each of us brings different backgrounds and context to this phrase creating confusion and a lack of clarity in the market. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. Well actually no.

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