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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. Browse the app to purchase favorites like pizza, chips, beverages, household items and more. Add items to your shopping cart, begin the checkout process, and choose autonomous delivery.

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GasBuddy launches its own payments network for gasoline savings program

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GasBuddy, the company behind a smartphone app providing crowdsourced information to help drivers find the best gasoline prices, has introduced Pay with GasBuddy, a new payment service that provides US drivers with a discount off of gasoline purchases. billion gallons of gas they will pump in 2017, the company said.

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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. Both modems have been designed with leading LTE connectivity to support fast downloads, swift application performance, as well as provide enhanced thermal efficiency and optimized power consumption. Volkmar Tanneberger, head of electrical and electronic development, Volkswagen.

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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% Five million ZEVs means about 40% of all new purchases would be ZEV by 2030.

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CFPB: U.S. Auto Gross sales mortgage servicer value shoppers tens of millions, mistakenly disabled cars

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Auto Gross sales had offered GAP to shoppers from February 2017 to October 2022 and bundled the associated fee into their auto loans. The CFPB stated U.S. Collateral coverage insurance coverage shields a lender if an auto borrower lacks bodily harm insurance coverage at the automobile.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Beginning by downloading the VinFast app. The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. Would increase likelihood to purchase EV. Base: Non-EV drivers. 1 More charging stations (61%). Base: Non-EV drivers.

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