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The future of Mercedes might not be EQ

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Mercedes introduced its EQ branding in 2016 as a quick way for any consumer to identify any electric Mercedes model, as opposed to a gas or diesel-powered one. ” So what is to come of electric Mercedes models of the future ? The post The future of Mercedes might not be EQ appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Honda opens new Silicon Valley facility to advance connected mobility; refreshed 2016 Accord; Honda Xcelerator

Green Car Congress

Honda officially opened its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda’s first application of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda Sensing also serves as both a technological and perceptual bridge to highly automated cars of the future. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Cadillac unveils Escala Concept, previewing future design direction; 4.2L twin-turbo V-8 with Active Fuel Management

Green Car Congress

Cadillac revealed the Escala Concept, introducing the next evolution of Cadillac design and previewing the craftsmanship and technology being developed for many future models. The Escala Concept previews the design and technical ideas driving the next phase of Cadillac’s ongoing expansion. Escala uses a new 4.2-liter

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Daimler establishing “Startup Autobahn” in Stuttgart; focus on future of mobility

Green Car Congress

The The focus is on ideas and projects associated with the future of mobility; hard- and software-oriented startups can apply at www.startup-autobahn.com/en/. Following the application phase, around 25 startups will be invited to the Selection Day on 14 July 2016.

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Lynk & Co. launches in Europe with hybrids and PHEVs: Not just a car, a club

Green Car Reports

” Since its 2016 announcement, Lynk & Co.—if —if you can get past the name that sounds a lot like Lincoln to Americans—has been built around a solid collection of future-focused, technology-informed ideas than a. European marketing taglines for Geely’s Lynk & Co.

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What Is the Future of Quantum-Proof Encryption?

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Post-quantum cryptography is the future, and it’s here now. You started this process in 2016. It's the idea that your enemy could copy your data, which is encrypted, and they can hold on to it right now. Moody: In crypto, we like to use ideas that have been around for a while. What's the rush? Why are we doing this now?

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Audi taking applications for second Smart Factory Hackathon in October

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The goal is to work out practical solutions for production processes of the future within 25 hours. They will have 25 hours to do so, as a reminder of Audi’s 25 th hour—the extra hour that drivers will gain in the future with autonomous cars. The teams will then make short pitches of their ideas to the public and the jury.

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