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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions. It will develop an autonomous vehicle technology prototype for private or public roads at 12-15 mph in 12 months from launch date, with further operation for 12 months of testing.

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Saab introduces PhoeniX all-wheel drive hybrid concept at Geneva

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The PhoeniX AWD hybrid concept. Saab unveiled the PhoeniX concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing design features and technologies which will shape its next generation of cars. The PhoeniX’ propulsion system combines an efficient, 1.6-liter L/100 km (47 mph) and 119 g/km. Click to enlarge.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix in September. —Mark Russell, president of Nikola Corporation.

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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The moves are modest compared with Alphabet’s Waymo, which this week announced a plan to begin a taxi service in Los Angeles, on top of the existing markets of San Francisco and Phoenix, where it already ferries passengers in its retrofitted autonomous Jaguars.

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Google teaching autonomous vehicles to share road safely with cyclists

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The fleet is averaging 15K to 17K autonomous miles per week, with testing locations in Mountain View, California; Kirkland, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Austin, Texas. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the collision was approximately 3 mph. The Google AV sustained a minor scrape on its rear bumper.

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Super73 RX electric motorbike $3,000, Renogy Phoenix Elite power station now $250, and more

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It is joined by a Renogy flash sale that is taking $300 off the Phoenix Elite Portable Solar Generator for $250 , as well as one-day sale on Greenworks’ 60V 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw at $196. One of the standout offers among the bunch is the Phoenix Elite Portable Solar Generator for $249.99

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Waymo Jaguar I-Pace Lets Passengers Aboard

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While San Francisco was one of Waymo’s early testing sites, it is lagging behind the Phoenix metropolitan region in terms of autonomous ride-hailing commercialization. Because in 2017, Waymo began providing rides to Phoenix residents and though the company didn’t make considerable money, the program is said to be a success.