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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Baua Electric

But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight automotive solutions for future transportation

Green Car Congress

Teijin and AEV will use the first two years of this initiative to develop elemental technologies for future vehicles. AEV plans to use a common robotic base for its vehicles, which will then be fitted with functional pods to move people, deliver goods and perform tasks in urban environments.

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Zetsche to keynote at 2015 International CES with focus on autonomous vehicle technology and debut of new car concept

Green Car Congress

They keynote will also feature the world-debut of a new car concept. Dr. Zetsche will discuss autonomous vehicle technology and its impact on society, mobility and environment, as well as raise ideas and questions for the future.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches “Startup adVANce” competition for partners for future transport solutions

Green Car Congress

Our goal isn’t to generate a vast number of creative ideas which, in a worst case scenario, are just going to end up in a drawer. We are looking for people and young companies that are able to work with us to transform innovative ideas quickly and successfully into initial working prototypes. Personal contacts will be established.

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Volkswagen using AR to design new production lines in Chattanooga

Green Car Congress

The system helps designers see not just individual parts, but how existing and future equipment could interact in a real environment. The original concept for the system was sketched out in two weeks by Volkswagen’s Advanced Technologies group. It’s really a communications platform, and people can use it to share ideas quickly.

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Boston Dynamics’ Founder on the Future of Robotics

Cars That Think

Raibert showed concept art at ICRA that included robots working in domestic environments such as kitchens, living rooms, and laundry rooms as well as industrial settings. “I At the Institute, you’re starting to share your vision for the future of robotics more than you did at Boston Dynamics. Why is that?

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BMW Munich plant takes 6-week break to prep for production of electric i4

Green Car Congress

We are gearing up our Munich plant for the future. The high-voltage battery makes the BMW i4 body concept different to that of the vehicle models previously built at the plant. Nevertheless, about 90% of the existing production systems used in the body shop can be integrated and enabled for future BMW i4 production.

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