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INRIX partners with BMW to introduce intermodal navigation in the i3 and i8

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INRIX EV Services help drivers determine available range from their current location as well as identify and route to available charging locations. Providing individually and continuously verified information on location, operating hours, number of connectors, supported plug types and voltage as well as availability.

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Audi working with Sierra Wireless for LTE-based connected vehicle system

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Still in the development and testing stage, the system has been showcased at several industry events this year, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January, and CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, in March. Drive tests were started in late 2011 and are ongoing.

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International Rectifier showcasing advanced energy management system to extend battery life in EVs

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Power management technology company International Rectifier is showcasing an advanced energy management system, Evaira, designed to extend battery life in electric vehicles at SEMA 2011 in Las Vegas, 1-4 November 2011. The unit has isolated digital I/O expansion lines available for custom applications.

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Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

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Major highway segments planned for early opening include, among others, those linking San Diego-Los Angeles-Riverside-Las Vegas; the Texas Triangle (Houston-San Antonio-Dallas/Ft. Pilot-Flying J is the nation’s largest truck-stop operator with more than 550 retail properties in 47 states. Earlier post.).

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Freightliner Inspiration truck receives autonomous vehicle licensing from Nevada DMV

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The front radar unit is the basis for the Active Cruise Control and Active Brake Assist available in the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems on the series production Freightliner Cascadia Evolution. Nevada legislation passed in 2011 and 2013 regulates the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles.

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Ford Augments MyFord Touch System to Coach Drivers on Fuel Economy Performance

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The MyFord Touch driver connect technology, introduced at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, replaces many of the traditional vehicle buttons, knobs and gauges. MyFord Touch launches this summer on the 2011 Ford Edge and will be available globally on the 2012 Ford Focus.

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Consumer Electronics Assn Study Finds 40% of American Adults Likely to Test Drive an EV

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Cost of the vehicle, reliability and availability of charging stations are also key concerns many consumers have. For the first time, electric vehicles will be featured at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing a full range of high- and low- speed vehicles, energy storage devices and charging equipment.

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