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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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—twice the speed of today’s fastest airliners—at 60,000 feeet, Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7—twice

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Sprint using IBM MessageSight in connected vehicle platform

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Sprint is the first mobile carrier to use IBM MessageSight, a full-featured messaging appliance specifically designed for machine to machine (M2M) and mobile environments, to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. The connected car is part of the M2M space being targeted by mobile carriers such as Sprint.

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LCA study finds connected and automated vehicle subsystems could enable net reduction in vehicle energy use and GHGs by up to 9%

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Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al. Gawron, Gregory A. 7b04576.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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For instance, Kia Motors integrated the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) into its production lines in 2018, enhancing worker safety by reducing the risk of injuries through AI-assisted wearable technology. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) autonomously navigate factory floors, transporting materials efficiently while adapting to obstacles.

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Volkswagen to invest ~$18B in China through 2022 on e-mobility, autonomy, digitalization, mobility services; new JAC-VW electric SUV

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On the eve of the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Volkswagen Group announced that it its joint-venture partners will invest around €15 billion ($18.3 FAW-Volkswagen is building an intelligent network-connected ecosystem that will provide users with a safe, convenient and personalized experience.

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VW unveils 2019 Jetta at Detroit; MQB-based, lower price

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unveiled the new 2019 Jetta at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Every Jetta offers standard Driver Personalization with up to four driver settings. Volkswagen of America, Inc., million of those vehicles have been sold in the United States.

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Toyota to offer 2020 Corolla Hybrid in US; new sedan joins Corolla family worldwide, including hybrid model

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Toyota unveiled new sedan models in the Corolla series (known in China as “Corolla” and “Levin”) in a world premiere at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. In China, the new models come standard with an onboard Data Communication Module (DCM), an integral component of Toyota Connected.

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