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Ending an Ugly Chapter in Chip Design

Cars That Think

Discussions at chip design conferences rarely get heated. But a year ago at the International Symposium on Physical Design , things got out of hand. The crux of the clash was whether Google’s AI solution to one of chip design’s thornier problems was really better than humans or state-of-the-art algorithms.

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Valeo joins hands with Google Cloud for generative AI tools and solutions – ET Auto

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Under the expanded agreement, Valeo will gain early access to Google Cloud’s latest gen AI technologies, allowing it to embed gen AI faster into its software engineering processes. Valeo, a leading mobility technologies company, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to develop new generative AI tools and solutions.

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Rule Britannia: Can the UK Set Global AI Standards?

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The government, which invited input, says it hopes to publish a plan by the end of the year, and Mitchell says heightened standards for AI are badly needed. Could national standards repair the damage? The "gold standard" phrase is not there by accident. They may affect you wherever in the world you live.

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VW new Touareg with new design and new technologies; focus on diesel

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Due to the SCR catalytic converter, the Touareg 4MOTION V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology meets the EU6 emissions standard. The standard steel-spring suspension has been optimized, with improvements including even more agile steering and extra comfort. With SCR, the amount of NO x in the exhaust is significantly reduced.

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ unveiled: 300-mile range, 300 horsepower, $54,000 starting price

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Cadillac said today that the estimated range of the OPTIQ will be 300 miles, and it will feature a standard dual motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. Additionally, 300 miles of range will be what Cadillac estimates to be standard at a full charge, and DC fast charging will give 79 miles in about ten minutes.

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Wallbox introduces a 48 Amp version of its best-selling home charger to North American product line

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Wallbox has introduced the 48 Amp Pulsar Plus, designed to give drivers of next generation 48 Amp-compatible EVs, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the VW ID.4, This new model charges at up to 48 Amp (11.5kW), making it up to eight times faster than a standard 110V charger; it’s currently available exclusively in the US.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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This newest addition to the Volvo electric line-up has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is the first Volvo model in the company’s history designed as pure electric only and the first to feature a leather-free interior. min, compared to the standard $0.43/min.

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