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Hyundai Motor Group and Baidu strengthen connected car partnership; Internet of Vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group and Baidu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Internet of Vehicles (IoV), signaling their commitment to strengthening cooperation on next-generation connected car technologies. The newly-signed MOU will see the existing partnership reinforced to accelerate development of innovations in vehicle connectivity.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Baidu strengthen connected car partnership; Internet of Vehicles

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Hyundai Motor Group and Baidu signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Internet of Vehicles (IoV), signaling their commitment to strengthening cooperation on next-generation connected car technologies. The newly-signed MOU will see the existing partnership reinforced to accelerate development of innovations in vehicle connectivity.

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Ford acquires software startup Livio to advance smartphone-based in-car connectivity

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Ford has acquired startup connectivity application developer Livio for about $10 million. Livio will function as a separate department within Ford Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering, while integrated into Ford’s overall connectivity operations. Connected vehicles'

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Ford investing $306M more at Dagenham for new generation of 2.0L diesels; LCVs from 2016 and cars from 2018

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liter diesel engines (code-named Panther ) in a wide range of outputs due to be applied in commercial vehicles starting in 2016 and in cars starting in 2018. Ford is creating 318 new jobs connected with this investment. million engines in 2013. Earlier post.) This investment includes £8.9 million (US$14.3 Diesel Engines'

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IHS: automotive semiconductor market up 10% in 2014 to $29B; hybrids, connectivity and ADAS major drivers

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IHS reported that the fastest growing segments for automotive semiconductors are hybrid-electric vehicles, telematics and connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The semiconductor revenue in these applications is forecast to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 20132018) of 20%, 19% and 18%t respectively.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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The report finds that better F/L/O [first/last/one] mile connectivity in cities can significantly improve environment and health outcomes. Transport emissions were 29% above 1990 levels in 2018. Other key findings: In 2018, average CO 2 emissions of new passenger cars increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4

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Ford hired former Tesla, Apple exec to create next-generation vehicle technology and services

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Field will be working closely with Hau Thai-Than, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer, to create next-generation connected products and experiences, the foundation for the Ford+ growth plan. Field was the Vice President of Special Projects at Apple from 2018 until his move to Ford.

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