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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Report: Uber to invest $500M in global mapping project

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The Financial Times reports that Uber will invest $500 million into a global mapping project in an effort to decrease its dependence on Google Maps and to prepare for autonomous driving. Uber has already hired Brian McClendon, formerly the head of Google Maps for more than a decade. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

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Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. Google Earth, as analyzed by Carnegie Landsat Analysis System. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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2025 Volvo XC90 to live on thanks to huge facelift and advanced hybrid power for seven-seat SUV

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Updated in response to the global slowdown in EV sales, the facelifted Volvo XC90 could now live on until beyond 2030 and to ensure it remains relevant against much newer vehicles such as the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7. Under the bonnet, the big news is the introduction of the new XC90 Plug-in hybrid that combines a 2.0-litre A larger 11.2-inch

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to start at $28,645; 47 mpg combined

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT ( earlier post ) will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. With an all-new, hybrid powertrain that uses a slightly modified drive unit and electric motors used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg combined (4.9,

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2025.5 Volvo XC90: Refreshed SUV follows EVs, renews PHEV push

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Volvo XC90 XC90 goes Google-based, keeps CarPlay While those changes altogether amount to a light refresh on the outside, the most significant changes to the XC90 come inside. inch fully capacitive screen conceived with Google built-in and the same interface as the 14.5-inch The T8 plug-in hybrid maintains its three-layer 18.8-kwh

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1—a low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 N·m and an electric-only range of 150 km (93 miles). Production of Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and right-hand drive. Pre-ordering is open.

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