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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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Google and the IEEE have launched the Littlebox Challenge—an open competition to design and build a small kW-scale inverter with the highest power density (of at least 50 W/in 3 , or 3.05 Google and IEEE are emphasizing size reduction in their challenge, without targeting a specific application area such as automotive.

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GM and Qualcomm extend relationship; next-gen digital cockpit, telematics and advanced driver assistance systems

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and General Motors (GM) announced their continued relationship to deliver digital cockpits, next-generation telematics systems and future advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to upcoming vehicles. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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GM hires Apple cloud services and products exec Mike Abbott to supremacy application group

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Abbott, 50, will start within the newly created function Would possibly 22, reporting to CEO Mary Barra, GM stated. Abbott’s rent comes in a while then GM stated its after electrical automobiles would no longer do business in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone connectivity.

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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

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Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

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GM OnStar and RelayRides introduce peer-to-peer car sharing for GM vehicles

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RelayRides is the first third-party developer to integrate with GM OnStar’s proprietary application program interface (API) that will be available to other developers later this summer. RelayRides is backed by more than $13 million in venture capital funding from investors including Google Ventures and GM Ventures.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. GM application framework. GM will offer developers an SDK through an online portal at [link]. Ford Developer Program.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her leadership team outlined the company’s plans to capitalize on the future of personal mobility by owning the customer relationship beyond the vehicle, building upon nearly two decades of connectivity leadership. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Car Sharing.

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