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Ford opens new Silicon Valley research center; focus on connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, big data

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Ford has opened its new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, growing its global research team and accelerating the company’s work in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. Autonomous driving Behavior Big Data Connected vehicles Research Urban mobility V2X Vehicle Manufacturers'

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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

Baua Electric

Potain Connect telematics Potain Evy 30 24 4t crane; via Equipment Journal. Transporting the new Evy is similarly easy, thanks to a compact design that’s compatible with existing trailers and that , when folded, can be hauled on its own at 15 mph, or as a semi-trailer at speeds up to 50 mph.

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SwRI’S patented technology allows automated vehicles to pilot aerial drones with no human intervention

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has secured a patent for technology that allows unmanned aerial systems to cooperate with unmanned ground vehicles, providing more information about the surrounding environment and enabling safer maneuvers.

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New York City adding 70 electric vehicles to fleet; launches EV educational push

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New York City is adding 70 electric vehicles to its fleet: 50 new Chevrolet Volts, 10 fully electric Ford Transit Connect cargo vans, and 10 new fully electric Navistar E-star utility trucks. The NYPD already uses electric scooters and electric powered golf carts on boardwalks, in parks and some transit hubs. Click to enlarge.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Other EAA chapters hosted virtual happy hours and coffee chats, investigated solar-powered EVs, and learned about the latest charging, financing, and permitting information in states around the country. We connected with a lot of people.” DEED event on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Fleet insights, US.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. Afterwards, we posted pictures on our Facebook page and I had people calling me for more information. It’s basically just a souped-up golf cart, but Ford wouldn’t allow them to import it into the US.

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