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Renault launches new version of My Renault connected app; direct connection to vehicle for remote access to services and car functions

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Renault is launching a new version of the MY Renault application, which now connects directly to the vehicle. The new MY Renault vehicle-connected services are compatible with the R-LINK, R-LINK Evolution and R-LINK 2 multimedia systems. —Benoît Joly, Renault Connected Vehicle Sales & Marketing director. Renault Services.

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Audi of America, Virginia DOT and Qualcomm plan initial C-V2X deployment in Virginia

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Unique properties of basic C-V2X will be used to deliver work zone warnings on highways as well as signal timing information on approaches to signalized intersections on arterial roadways. In 2018, there were 36,560 US traffic fatalities, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Mercedes-Benz to test car-to-X communication as means to reduce the risk of accidents on icy roads

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Once the ESP or ABS sensors of these vehicles have recognized slippery road conditions, this information, including the GPS data, is sent to the Daimler Vehicle Backend in real time, using the mobile radio network. To use the Car-to-X service the customer must also hold a Mercedes me connect account.

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XL Hybrids introduces the first hybrid electric upfit for Ford F-250 pickups and chassis for commercial fleets

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XL Hybrids will begin production on the new XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System for Model Year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups in first quarter 2018. The XL3 system will be the first offered as a ship-thru upfit on Model Year 2018 F-250 pickups. Orders are being taken now for Q1 2018 ship-thru installation.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. DOE will conduct research and development, data collection, modeling analysis and information dissemination programs to promote environmentally responsible development of unconventional domestic petroleum and natural gas resources.

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IEEE Society Restores Electricity To a Nepali School

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Kiani traveled in 2018 to Cairns, Australia, for the IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics. Bringing reliable power to a remote community The photovoltaic panels connect to a battery storage system, which consists of a 38.4-kWh The panels connect to a battery storage system, which consists of a 38.4-kWh

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McKinsey & Co. survey finds huge gap between piloting and deploying digital manufacturing; automotive no exception

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McKinsey’s 2018 Manufacturing Global Expert Survey comprised 700 companies in seven nations. pursuits fall in three areas: Connectivity – Using digital performance management and augmented reality to move the right information to the right people in real time. manufacturing strategies. Industry 4.0 India leads with 10.6