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BMW opens new Shanghai R&D center; focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration

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In China, BA TechWorks in Nanjing will expand its software team to 500 associates by the end of 2023, with software development capabilities for full stack development of Intelligent Connected Vehicles. The BMW Group established its first battery center outside of Germany with full battery capabilities in China in 2017.

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Peloton closes $60M Series B to advance truck platooning

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Peloton Technology, a connected and automated vehicle technology company dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of freight transportation, closed a $60-million Series B funding round. Peloton has raised a total of $78 million since inception.

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Daimler’s moovel Group acquires Familonet GmbH, provider of location messenger app Familonet

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In total, more than 250 people work for moovel in Germany and the USA. The core markets are Germany, USA, Brazil, India and Turkey. In the first half of 2017, more than 10 million transactions were conducted in total worldwide using moovel apps. The Familonet app is used by more than 2 million people worldwide.

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Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi 6-year plan sees 12 pure EV models launched on common platforms, 40 models with autonomous drive

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To achieve this, said Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of the Alliance, the three automakers will accelerate their collaboration on common platforms, powertrains and next-generation electric, autonomous and connected technologies. In the first half of 2017, volumes increased by seven percent year-on-year to 5.27

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BMW Digital Charging Service optimizes charging and integrates electric vehicles into the energy market

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Pilot markets for the new service are Germany and the Netherlands in early 2017, subsequently more countries will follow. The BMW Digital Charging Service is the result of broad research and cooperation-projects in the USA (BMW ChargeForward) and Germany (eMOBILie).

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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. T-Mobile USA, Inc.

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Volkswagen unveils third-generation Touareg SUV in China; plug-in hybrid drive this year

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This is made possible by a new high level of connected systems and programs controlled via digital interfaces and the multifunction steering wheel. In 2017, the brand delivered about 400,000 SUVs to customers. will make its debut at almost the same time in Europe, China and the USA. The new Touareg marks the start of this wave.

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