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Panasonic Automotive and IBM partner to develop cognitive vehicle infotainment system with Watson

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At CES 2017, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America introduced the Panasonic Cognitive Infotainment platform designed to provide OEMs and fleet providers a set of cognitive vehicle solutions combining Panasonic’s infotainment expertise with IBM’s Watson and cloud technologies. Panasonic, Qualcomm and Android.

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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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With almost 250,000 electric cars at the end of 2017, the five countries account for roughly 8% of the total number of electric cars around the world. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally. Norway, for example, has a stated ambition to sell only zero-emission cars by 2025.

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Austin study teases out changes in behavior in wake of suspension of Uber and Lyft service

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Statistical analysis revealed that the people who transitioned to a personal vehicle were 23 times more likely to report making more trips than those who switched to a different ride-sourcing company. On May 29, 2017, Uber and Lyft relaunched their services in Austin. Many were short-lived, but some are still in business. 2977969.

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GM and IBM bring OnStar and Watson together for new cognitive mobility platform: OnStar Go

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Starting in early 2017, OnStar is expected to give millions of GM drivers the ability to connect and interact with their favorite brands. The platform will deliver personalized content through the dashboard and other digital channels supported by the OnStar Go ecosystem to make the most of time spent in the car.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Among its first announced customers, back in December 2017, was Pepsi, which reserved 100 of the trucks and plans to use them in the California regions of Modesto and Sacramento. The group’s final presentation lists 18 insights Volvo and its partners gained from the project. Dedicate a project manager to EVs.

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

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Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. These insights are distilled into “Volvo Reports” and will feature a different topic each month.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. In the US, 64% think sharing lowers environmental impact, and 76% think sharing saves money.

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