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Mercedes-Benz running automated test drive in Shanghai; infrastructure peculiarities

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Mercedes-Benz started its “Intelligent World Drive” at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September to adapt more highly automated driving functions to national user and traffic practices. million kilometers in Europe, the US, China, Australia and South Africa, and more than 1.2

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This Community-Run Internet is Bridging the Digital Divide

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Last year the IEEE Future Networks initiative ran the inaugural IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge to seek out innovative projects and ideas aimed at increasing connectivity. Last year’s winning projects were presented at the Connecting the Unconnected Summit , a virtual event held in November.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India this decade | Autocar Professional

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Speaking on the sidelines of the China Auto Show in Beijing recently, Yu De, GM for International Operations and the assistant to the president of SAIC Motor told Autocar Professional, “We have a very ambitious plan. The head of international sales says the company’s vision is to cater to the domestic market first.

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SAIC Motor to invest up to USD 2 billion in India by decade-end, says top executive | Autocar Professional

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We are looking at setting up a second plant in India,” said Yu De, the head of international operations and assistant to the president of SAIC Motor, on the sidelines of the recently concluded Beijing auto show. The facility will develop connected, new-age, and local mobility solutions. We have a very ambitious plan.

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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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International automotive supplier Continental is calling for a market-based adaptation of the legal framework for automated driving. However, the necessary adjustments to the traffic regulatory framework must not fail to take into account the connection with these market dynamics.

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Indian automotive aftermarket expected to reach USD 14 billion by 2028: E&Y report – ET Auto

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On the international front, the study covers 39 countries and narrows down its focus to 10 major export markets, identifying over USD 35 billion worth of export opportunities. Likewise, key ten international markets offer export opportunities of over USD 35 billion.

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) and the European Automobile Manufacturing Association (ACEA) proposed the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard in 2011. CCS combines the existing J1772 standard connection for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging with a two-pin connector for up to 350MW of DC-powered fast charging.