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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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in 2016), the company said it is expanding its scope to include vehicles and services—all designed around human-centered experiences. Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity.

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Civil Maps debuts augmented reality maps for self-driving cars

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The Localization & AR Maps launch follows Civil Maps’ successful seed round in July 2016, funded in part by Ford ( earlier post ). Civil Maps’ localization and mapping platform is now commercially available for car makers and other companies interested in low-cost, high-precision 3D map creation and updates.

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DOE to award up to $39M for innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies R&D

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H2@Scale recognizes and applies hydrogen’s multifaceted utility as a connectivity tool to improve the efficiency and resiliency of the electrical grid and of the transportation sector, and to realize gains in the various industries using or producing hydrogen that can enable cross-sector benefits. Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report 2016.

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NSF leads $400M federal effort to boost advanced wireless research

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In the last decade, wireless usage across the US has expanded significantly, with nearly 350 million smartphones, connected tablets and wearable devices in use—more than double the number from a decade ago—carrying more than 100,000 times the traffic they supported in 2008.

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Redpine Signals introduces multi-protocol wireless V2X solution with ultra-low power and low cost

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Redpine Signals has introduced a multi-protocol wireless solution with ultra-low power and a low cost designed to drive the emergence of the connected car. A few sample applications such as Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL) have also been provided to assist in the development activity. and ZigBee.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Hawai`i Electric Light Company. Duke Energy. Edison Electric Institute. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). Eversource Energy. Georgia Power.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. Launched in 2018, the Kia Rio had a front end restyling last year (2021) with a new bumper and redesigned grille intakes, a narrow black grille with tasteful chrome accents and, on the S trim level, LED head lights.

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