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

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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. The Hardware Lab in ARENA2036 is a large high-tech workshop (approx.

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IIHS study finds drivers significantly more likely to speed while using adaptive cruise control

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The systems on the market today don’t restrict drivers from setting speeds that are higher than the legal limit, and they require constant supervision by the driver because they’re not capable of handling certain common road features and driving scenarios.

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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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CALSTART brief highlights growth of and future opportunity for California’s clean transportation technology industry

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According to the report, the chief threat to the future growth of the clean transportation industry is the possibility of a change in policy or direction. The report offers policymakers three main recommendations: Solidify Targets and Extend Programs to at Least 2030.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million. FCA US has also settled a putative class action on behalf of private consumers. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Using data scraped from the application programming interfaces of Uber and Lyft, combined with observed travel time data, the researchers found that between 2010 and 2016, weekday vehicle hours of delay increased by 62% compared to 22% in a counterfactual 2016 scenario without TNCs. Erhardt et al.

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Audi offering free emissions software upgrade for up to 850,000 diesels

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This will further improve their emissions in real driving conditions beyond the current legal requirements. Audi aims to maintain the future viability of diesel engines for its customers and to make a contribution towards improving air quality. Earlier post.).

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