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BMW launches new head unit for SAE Level 2+ automation with HERE HD Live Map

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HERE Technologies announced the BMW Group is utilizing the HERE HD Live Map, HERE’s high-definition map, to enable hands-free driving in the United States and Canada. HERE is one of the world’s first companies to provide high-definition maps for Level 2+ automated driving capabilities in series production vehicles.

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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The BMW Group is showcasing developments from BMW ConnectedDrive at the ITS World Congress this week in Vienna under the slogan “BMW Urban Mobility”. They get a guaranteed parking space at a clearly defined rate based on the personal preferences of the driver. The traffic light assistant evaluates the data received in the vehicle.

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Cadillac reveals CELESTIQ show car

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The Smart Glass Roof features Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology that allows for four zones of variable lighting, enabling passengers to fine-tune their cabin experience for completely personalized comfort and visibility.

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Next Fuel, Inc. signs definitive agreement to field test coal-to-gas technology in China; Chinese partner makes strategic investment

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The company also announced that persons affiliated with Future Fuel made the second part of a $2-million strategic investment in Next Fuel and now own 1 million shares of common stock, which exceeds 10% of Next Fuel’s outstanding shares, and a representative of the investor group joined the Board of Directors. Next Fuel, Inc.,

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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Hyundai launches global advocacy program to highlight its leading role in hydrogen fuel cell technology

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Working with Berlin-based H2U ambassadors, whose interests and talents span diverse aspects of everyday life, Hyundai takes them on a journey with NEXO and invites them to make hydrogen mobility personal. What will the future definition of performance be in the context of sustainable mobility?

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Ford Reaches Definitive Agreement to Sell Volvo Cars and Related Assets to Geely

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Ford Motor Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. I want to make a personal statement. Click to enlarge. It will have strategic independence, and we are determined to preserve the distinct identity of the Volvo brand.

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