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Daimler Trucks establishes global organization for highly automated driving

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To achieve this, Daimler Trucks announced an investment of more than €500 million (more than US$570 million) at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new Freightliner Cascadia made its world premiere during the presentation of Daimler Trucks at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2019.

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Chevrolet previews Spark EV Tech Performance concept, other performance concepts including Cruze Diesel for SEMA

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in Las Vegas. Features include: A Stage Kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system allow the 1.4L Turbo Stage Kit with high-flow exhaust; Chevrolet Performance cold-air induction; Chevrolet Performance suspension kit with lowered ride height; Chevrolet Performance brake package with Wilwood front calipers; and.

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Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber

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Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing.

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Jeep’s CJ Surge EV concept wows SEMA show

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Revealed at Las Vegas’ Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the Surge is a bright orange exploration of how Jeep could offer its enthusiast customers battery-electric vehicle (BEV) parts kits applications. Enter Jeep’s CJ Surge 4×4 electromod concept. Jeep going hard on electrification.

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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. Ford Developer Program. Sina is an online media company serving China and the global Chinese communities.

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Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo Active Driver Assist; combining radar and camera for emergency braking

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Volvo currently is the only OEM to fully integrate the system into its Driver Information Display, so no additional display units or prep kits are needed. Volvo made the announcement during the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The driver will receive a warning up to 3.5

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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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Although the tires weigh slightly more than standard air-filled tires, vehicles don’t need to be equipped with spares, jacks, repair kits, or tire-pressure sensors. GM was bullish on its Cruise autonomous-vehicle unit at that time, and it was suggested by the companies that original-equipment airless tires might debut on a 2024 GM EV.

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