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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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Seven STRIA roadmaps have been developed covering various thematic areas: Connected and automated transport (CAT); Transport electrification (ELT); Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM); Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT); Network and traffic management systems (NTM); Smart mobility and services (SMO); and.

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DTNA Freightliner new Cascadia first SAE Level 2 automated truck in NA; 35% better fuel efficiency than 2007 Cascadia

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Detroit Connect Analytics will provide fleets with analysis and key insights on the performance of the new Detroit Assurance 5.0 The new Cascadia delivers a 35% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the first Cascadia introduced in 2007. safety features.

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Does e-commerce affect the amount of travel in the United States?

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For example, retail e-commerce sales during the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $36.2 Average time spent traveling per day for all persons in connection with purchasing goods and services. Average percentages of persons traveling per day in connection with purchasing goods and services. billion (in current dollars), or 3.5%

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Volkswagen and LG agree on joint development of next-gen connected car platform

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The Volkswagen Group and LG Electronics have signed a memorandum of understanding on joint research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform. Going forward, the two companies will work together on Volkswagen’s Cross Over Platform, which is aimed at enhanced vehicle connectivity and convenience.

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Ford studying space-based robot telematics with St. Petersburg Polytechnic to improve connected vehicle communication

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The goal of Ford’s relationship with the university is to analyze space-based robotic communications systems, with potential for developing vehicle mesh networks to aid in connected vehicle communications applications. Filev (2007) “ Intelligent systems in the automotive industry: Applications and trends ”, Knowl. Rychtyckyj and D.

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Volkswagen acquiring 75.1% majority stake in WirelessCar from Volvo Information Technology AB

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majority stake in the Swedish telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo with a view to making further advances in fleet connectivity. WirelessCar registered in Gothenburg was founded in 1999 and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary by Volvo since 2007. million vehicles from various car manufacturers are connected via this platform.

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Union College Partners with EV Connect to Provide EV Charging for Faculty, Staff, and Students

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The Solution After Union College finalized their decision for additional chargers, they also needed a reliable solution to guide them through the EV charging infrastructure process and chose to partner with EV Connect. Whenever we reach out to EV Connect about a specific issue we get a response in less than 24 hours.”

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