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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. Background.

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

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In addition to winning the award for the most innovative automobile brand, Daimler was picked as the “Most innovative group” in the “Vehicle concepts” and “Safety systems” categories. Exemplary aerodynamics and numerous safety innovations also contributed to the win in the “Vehicle concepts” and “Safety systems” categories.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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However, common themes seemed to be the availability of electrified powertrains, engaging designs, and a bevy of features. However, the concept didn’t last for long and the brand died in 1916. In the aftermath, Volvo made it pretty clear that it was always supposed to be a concept vehicle.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

However, common themes seemed to be the availability of electrified powertrains, engaging designs, and a bevy of features. However, the concept didn’t last for long and the brand died in 1916. In the aftermath, Volvo made it pretty clear that it was always supposed to be a concept vehicle.

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Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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When Auto Start-Stop debuts in North America, it will be available on gasoline-powered cars and utilities with either a manual or automatic transmission as well as vehicles that use Ford’s patented dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission. Ford is the leading domestic producer of start-stop systems.

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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Low emission, low temperature engine concepts of the future operate in regimes where combustion is poorly understood. Achievable advances in engine technology can improve the fuel economy of automobiles by over 50% and trucks by over 30%. Source: Wagner and , prepared in cooperation between ORNL, Sandia National Laboratories, and DOE.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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