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Daimler Trucks to acquire majority stake in Torc Robotics; SAE Level 4 trucks for US roads

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Founded in 2005, Torc has integrated its self-driving solutions on ground vehicles ranging from SUVs to 300-ton mining trucks. The testing included a coast-to-coast trip across the United States and extensive driving in densely-packed streets such as those located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company employs around 100 people.

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Volkswagen Group in strategic collaboration with self-driving technology startup Aurora Innovation; Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) fleets

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The Volkswagen Group and self-driving technology startup Aurora Innovation, founded by technology veterans from Google, Tesla and Uber, announced a strategic collaboration ahead of the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Our vision is ‘Mobility for all, at the push of a button’.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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In 2009 the EPICS program was brought to IEEE by Moshe Kam , an IEEE Fellow and the 2005–2007 vice president of IEEE Educational Activities ; Senior Member Kapil Dandekar ; and Fellow Saurabh Sinha. The celebration kicked off during the IEEE Rising Stars conference, held from 5 to 7 January in Las Vegas.

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Audi names vehicle networking strategy Audi connect; expanding functions in summer 2011

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With the applications we presented at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early 2011, we will contribute significantly to shaping the networked world of the future. With Audi connect, the company is building on the foundation of a collaboration with Google that began in 2005.

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