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ZF unveiling robo-taxi at CES 2019; ProAI RoboThink controller

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At CES 2019, ZF will unveil a steering-wheel- and pedal-free robo-taxi to show how its technologies enable new forms of urban mobility. Users can hail the taxi using their smartphone or tablet; the robo-taxi will maneuver autonomously to pick them up. It can then chauffeur them to where they wish to go. ZF ProAI RoboThink.

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DENSO and Toyota Tsusho to test quantum computing analysis of IoT traffic data

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The test will collect and analyze location information from about 130,000 taxis and trucks in Thailand through cloud-based quantum computer devices developed by Canada-based D-Wave Systems Inc. This type of technology will be essential in the connected era, when vehicles and mobility systems need to process large amounts of data in real-time.

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Schaeffler to showcase Space Drive as advance for autonomous driving

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To offer personal mobility to people living in places where space is at a premium, Schaeffler is working on technology concepts such as the Schaeffler Mover for which the technology group has developed new system solutions. Autonomous vehicles such as the Schaeffler Mover require novel drive concepts.

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Finally, Tesla Confirms The Wireless Charging & A Little More On Wireless Charging of EVs

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Designing and installing a wireless charging station is an expensive activity and when we look at wireless charging it doesn’t add much value to the overall EV experience. You have to install the charging pod in your garage and conceal it with concrete and the related infrastructure is also expensive.

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Ricardo supporting Active Response trial to unlock grid capacity for electric vehicles

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million electric vehicles in use across London, the East and South East of England where UK Power Networks delivers electricity—including London’s buses and taxis. Ricardo has supported the project from its initial concept and proposal development, and will continue to play a key role throughout its lifespan of four years.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI. To this end, the German manufacturers will submit a concept by October 2017. The subsidy of 40% of the additional investment costs for municipal taxis and vehicles will be increased.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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Personal cars and taxi fleets in China are now adopting this technology as well with ambitious targets set by companies for rolling out their own swap station networks. Operational concept of a bus station with Quick Charger Machine (QCM). Swapping stations offer a much quicker turnaround time for low state-of-charge EVs.

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