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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

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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JANUARY 6, 2012

Just before the holidays at the end of last year, Google welcomed the first 2012 Ford Focus Electric to roll off the production lines into its ever-expanding G Fleet of plug-in and hybrid cars.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced will collaborate to integrate Google’s self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to expand Google’s existing self-driving test program. —John Krafcik, CEO, Google Self-Driving Car Project.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV , it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90. The latest plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90 features a ‘B’ mode for braking, which Volvo calls “one-pedal drive,” as it does with its electric cars. inch touchscreen.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

OnStar is leveraging Google technology to develop a number of new mobile application features to provide Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible. When a Volt owner presses this tab, he or she will be able to see the current location of their Volt pinpointed on Google Maps, as well as their location relative to it.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

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. by Jack Rosebro. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 25, 2013

The app also enables users to connect with the plug-in diesel V60 Hybrid. New functions specific to the V60 D6 AWD Plug-in Diesel Hybrid incude: Passenger compartment preconditioning. An alarm can be set to remind the driver to plug the vehicle in to charge. Charge interruption warning. Send destination to the car.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2011

Prototype screen shot of Ford’s Google Cloud Prediction. Ford researchers are applying Google’s Prediction API to more than two years of their own predictive driver behavior research and analysis in an effort to enable vehicles independently to change how they perform to deliver optimal driveability and fuel efficiency.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Google Play Store has also gained a rich variety of apps that offer interactivity and entertainment, from playing games to streaming series.” “The Google Play Store has also gained a rich variety of apps that offer interactivity and entertainment, from playing games to streaming series.”

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). Plugged in to a Level 3 fast charger, the Niro EV can replenish 10 to 80 percent in under 45 minutes, at a maximum charging capability of 85 kW. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2015

Finance Elon Musk Tesla Motors Merger Google plug-in cars' Like any startup company, Tesla Motors has had crises where the electric-car maker came very close to financial collapse. One was in 2008, when its Roadster model was late in delivery and its two-speed transmission proved unable to handle the car''s power.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

At the official opening, Gorden Wagener, Head of Design Daimler AG, presented the Mercedes-Benz G-Code plug-in hybrid crossover show car. In addition to regeneration and plug-in battery technology, the “multi-voltaic silver” paint finish acts like a giant solar cell with excellent efficiency. Mercedes-Benz G-Code. Click to enlarge.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual By KATIE HAFNER New York Times Published: September 14, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 — The ambitious founders of Google , the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, disease and global warming.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Ford Motor Company is publicly demonstrating smart electrification technology that uses cloud-based computing and data to optimize a plug-in hybrid’s powertrain efficiency at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Orlando. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2012

OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Many Tesla supporters dismiss the company's continuing financial losses, claiming that Google could use its vast cash horde to rescue Tesla Motors, if need be.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012. The plug-in hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The plug-in hybrid electric test vehicle for Japan. announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 11, 2012

The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. Earlier post.) Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc.,

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 19, 2007

Google.org has launched RechargeIt.org A comprehensive vision of clean electricty, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, and vehicles as distributed energy storage devices for clean power. With Google's street cred (Wall Street and your street,) intellectual prowess and financial clout, electricity may at long last get a seat at the table.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Over the past six months, the all-electric sedan saw 3,819,000 Google searches from US users. The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, likely saw some interest due to its new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. The Model 3’s dominance in the US highlights the vehicle’s popularity in the country.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 11, 2019

Fiat Chrysler announced two new plug-in Jeeps for Europe. Tesla reversed its decision to go online only, and is keeping many stores open. An annual EPA report shows rising fuel-economy standards are working—just as the EPA plans to gut them.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Over the past year, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, OpenAI, and Google have made leaps and bounds in teaching language models —algorithms similar to GPT-3 and DALL-E 2 —basic math concepts. Computers are good at arithmetic—plugging numbers in and calculating is child’s play. Basart agrees. That’s shocking.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. seconds—comparable to the 7.4

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 1, 2008

T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Here's one of the announcements that came out of the conference : EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PALO ALTO, Calif. That’s why this relationship with EPRI and the utility partners is so important.”

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2013

In a speech at the Washington Auto Show, Energy Secretary Chu outlined the new initiative, which aims to expand the availability of workplace charging, increasing the convenience of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and providing drivers with more options.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 25, 2016

Media reports that Ford and Google would jointly announce a major self-driving car. A lightly updated 2017 Ford Fusion mid-size sedan emerged, as did an F-150 Raptor SuperCrew performance pickup truck. And that was it for product news.

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JUNE 26, 2019

Shortly after the market introduction in September, a gasoline unit, followed also by a plug-in hybrid model, will join the lineup. The latter ranges from traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, to the hybrid radio. Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. wheel drive.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Just a few months after the launch, Porsche is expanding its charging service for plug-in and electric vehicles ( earlier post ) by five countries and additional functions. The platform now has more than 49,000 charging points in twelve countries. It is therefore not necessary to register with different providers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2018

Maven will leverage Austin’s Plug-in EVerywhere network of EV chargers, including Electric Drive, Austin’s downtown smart mobility showcase complete with a DC Fast Charger and solar kiosk. Maven will provide charging for Maven Gig drivers for a limited time through the Austin Energy Plug-In EVerywhere and EVgo networks.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2011

Search engine giant, Google is expanding its fleet of plug-in cars after completing the installation of the largest corporate infrastructure in the US.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 31, 2008

Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., Plug-in 2008 in San Jose, California witnessed a noon-time address by new heavy-weight convert, Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel. I wish I knew what’s holding Gore back from full-throated support for plug-in cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

ChargePoint’s Home residential plug-in vehicle (PEV) networked charging station is now available for order on Amazon, priced from $499 to $749. The ChargePoint mobile app is available on Google Play and the App Store. The compact, thin Home charger has a footprint of just 11.2"

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JULY 12, 2007

The Detroit News Autos Insider column today is reporting on Congressional efforts to promote plug-in hybrids and the backlash from the automakers. Toyota made the car, the Prius, that made plug-in conversions possible, and now they are trying to rein in the desires unleashed. HybridsPlus and EDrive have converted cars.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Ford is partnering with PlugShare, an aggregator of public charge stations, to provide real-time charge station information to drivers of Ford’s plug-in vehicles. Drivers can select a destination based on proximity to a plug. —Mike Tinskey, director, Vehicle Electrification and Infrastructure.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 6, 2008

Rechargeit.org , Google.org's campaign for plug-in cars, has issued a call for short videos. Tags: rechargeit.org google.org battery electric car plug-in car. If you've got one, explain how it works for you. If you want one, explain why. Videos are beginning to show up on youtube.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 28, 2021

The words “Google it” are probably among the most annoying things that a Tesla owner could encounter today, especially when it comes to outdated and inaccurate preconceptions about EVs in general. ” For good measure, the “concerned resident” also advised the Tesla owner to Google “Tesla battery blow up.”

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