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Ford only automaker on Ethisphere Institute’s list of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Ford Motor Company is the only automaker named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute today; this marks the seventh consecutive year Ethisphere Institute has named Ford a World’s Most Ethical Company. and Tier 1 supplier Delphi Automotive also made the 2016 list. Engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc.

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Geographers provide new insight into commuter megaregions of the US

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Geographers from Dartmouth College and the University of Sheffield have provided new insight into the economic geography of commuter megaregions in the US by using an empirical approach that combines visual interpretation with statistical analysis. —Nelson et al. PLoS ONE 11(11): e0166083. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166083. 0166083.

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ABI Research: by 2028, automakers will save $1.5B using over-the-air updates to fix recalled cars

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According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. Its 2016 recall of 3.6 This report is part of the company’s Smart Mobility & Automotive research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

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Rapido to recall all e-bike taxis – ET Auto

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Rapido further highlighted the recent advisory from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways that states that under Section 2 (7) of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, motorcycles are to be considered as contract carriage and stated its legality of operation. The interim order issued has continued to be in force.

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GM robotaxi unit Cruise offers USD 75,000 to resolve crash probe – ET Auto

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GM said in November it would cut costs at Cruise, which lost more than USD 700 million in the third quarter and more than USD 8 billion since 2016. ” GM said in November it would cut costs at Cruise, which lost more than USD 700 million in the third quarter and more than USD 8 billion since 2016.

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Bosch beginning autonomous driving testing in Japan; 3rd engineering location after Germany and the US

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Because people there drive on the left, and because of the complex traffic conditions, Japan provides us with valuable insights for development. Legal framework. If automated driving is to become reality in production vehicles, and not just in prototypes, the legal conditions for this have to be created.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The Q7 PHEV will arrive in dealerships in Germany in 2016, and will likely come to the US, although perhaps with a gasoline-engine variant. Scheduled to launch in late 2016, the A4 Avant g-tron is yet another offer from Audi for the sustainable mobility of the future. Audi e-tron quattro concept SUV. Audi A4 Avant g-tron.

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