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7-Eleven and Nuro launch first commercial autonomous delivery service in California

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Here’s how it works: Download the 7NOW delivery app through Google Play, the Apple App Store or visit 7NOW.com. Autonomous vehicle deliveries are available daily from 8:00 a.m. – Browse the app to purchase favorites like pizza, chips, beverages, household items and more.

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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

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The designers have rigorously transferred the styling of the 2017 concept car to the 2022 full-production version. Official figures for range are not yet available. Models are designed so that software updates can be downloaded over the air. —Kai Grünitz, Head of Vehicle Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to power next-gen infotainment for Volkswagen vehicles; Snapdragon 820A Processor, Snapdragon X12 & X5 LTE modems

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At CES 2017, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Volkswagen AG vehicles featuring the Snapdragon 820A processor are expected to be available in 2019, while vehicles utilizing Snapdragon X12 and X5 LTE modems are expected to be available in 2018. Earlier post.).

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Qualcomm announces Gigabit-class LTE for next-gen connected vehicles; Snapdragon X16 LTE Modem

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At CES 2017, Qualcomm announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., At CES 2017, Qualcomm announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Qualcomm Technologies has also developed a reference hardware module in two different band configurations, North America and Rest of World (including Europe).

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California Governor’s office releases ZEV action plan update

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Stakeholders who download the 2018 Priorities Update will find the 2016 Plan included as a reminder that the 2016 Plan remains active. In 2017, ZEVs constituted 5% of new car sales in California, up from 3.8% These topic areas are maintained in the update document.

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Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem

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Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ). After downloading the app to an Apple or Android smartphone, a vistor to the Volkswagen CES booth will create a profile—i.e. Earlier post.) Volkswagen is working to create a new user experience.

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