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Mercedes-Benz launches new private car-sharing scheme: Croove

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The peer-to-peer car-sharing platform is another example of a CASE strategy project that has advanced from idea to implementation. The relevant app will be available to download from December from the Apple iTunes store at first. Earlier post.). Croove is a smartphone-based platform.

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Army researchers develop novel nanogalvanic alloys for on-demand hydrogen generation; plans to license

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or by forcing the reaction by additional external energy (electric current and/or superheated steam). ARL will post a Federal Register Notice and launch a supporting website inviting companies to submit their ideas on how best to commercialize this technology. Source: ARL. Officials said license exclusivity will then be determined.

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Siemens unveils first series production EV with RACE architecture and system

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Siemens has unveiled the first electric series production vehicle with the central electronics and software architecture RACE. The basic idea is to control a variety of vehicle functions on a uniform, centralized computer platform instead of providing every system with its own hardware and software as today. Earlier post.)

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Fraunhofer IAO patent analysis finds China leading in Industry 4.0

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says consultancy Roland Berger, emphasizes the idea of consistent digitization and linking of all productive units in an economy. The second brought electricity and mass production. Part one of the study can be downloaded as a white paper free of charge. Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0,

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BMW presents two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY

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BMW is presenting two concept electric two-wheelers at IAA Mobility: BMW i Vision AMBY , a high-speed pedelec and BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY, combining the benefits of a motorcycle with those of a bicycle. Over-the-air updates allow customers to download software updates and adjustments at any time. AMBY stands for “Adaptive Mobility”.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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FCA unveils Chrysler Portal concept: next-gen family transportation for Millenials; electric, semi-autonomous, connected, flexible

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FCA US unveiled the Chrysler Portal concept, an all-electric, semi-autonomous (SAE Level 3) interpretation of the “fifth generation” of family transportation focused toward the millennial generation. Battery-electric. Earlier post.). The Chrysler Portal concept is backed by significant research on the millennial generation.

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