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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said to Green Car Reports at a recent event that emphasized sustainability and EVs.

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Hyundai and Kia invest in autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora

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In 2017, Hyundai’s IONIQ successfully demonstrated autonomous driving technologies in urban environments in Las Vegas at CES. Hyundai also presented a fleet of autonomous vehicles equipped with Level 4 technologies at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games.

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Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

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Nissan North America announced an agreement with NASA Ames Research Center to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration in Silicon Valley.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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Currently, UPS operates LNG tractors in Las Vegas, Nev., UPS began using LNG tractors in its delivery fleet in 2002. Building these fueling stations is a solid future investment for UPS. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Volkswagen Group in strategic collaboration with self-driving technology startup Aurora Innovation; Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) fleets

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The Volkswagen Group and self-driving technology startup Aurora Innovation, founded by technology veterans from Google, Tesla and Uber, announced a strategic collaboration ahead of the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Self-driving technology is set to become the centerpiece of future personal mobility.

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Kia to introduce 16 new advanced powertrain vehicles by 2025: 5 hybrids, 5 PHEVs, 5 BEVs, 1 FCV; Niro EV Concept

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Kia Motors presented its new “Boundless for All” future mobility vision at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Due to launch in 2020, this FCEV will spearhead Kia’s efforts to realize a zero-emission future for mobility. Woong-chul Yang, Vice Chairman and Head of Kia R&D Center. Niro EV Concept.

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BMW Group launches high performance D3 platform: data-driven development for autonomous driving

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million miles) of real-life driving data from the test fleet vehicles. The fleet currently numbers around 80 BMW 7 Series cars, which are in operation on the west coast of the USA, in Germany, Israel and China. In autumn 2017 the first group of engineers moved into the new building, which celebrated its official opening in April 2018.

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