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Qualcomm and Renault Group to co-develop centralized platform architecture for software-defined EVs

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From the mobile to the car with advanced and revolutionary technology, the “Software Defined Vehicle” is the future of the automotive industry: it is about meeting expectations in terms of functionality and services while controlling complexity and costs.

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In 1989, General Magic Saw the Future of Smartphones

Cars That Think

The user interface of the Motorola Envoy does that for me, even though I never owned one, or indeed any personal digital assistant. At its heart, General Magic was attempting to transform personal communications. Rabbits roam free to help spur creativity, personal hygiene seems optional, and pulling all-nighters is the norm.

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April Fool’s! 6 times Tesla and others were a little too convincing

Teslarati

Tesla has had a long history of making April Fool’s jokes, not unlike many before it in the tech automotive industries. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2018 Elon was found passed out against a Tesla Model 3, surrounded by "Teslaquilla" bottles, the tracks of dried tears still visible on his cheeks. .

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CapGemini: 1 out of 2 consumers want to get into a self-driving experience within the next 5 years

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Most conversation to date has focused on the technological evolution of driverless cars—so it’s hugely encouraging to see the potential benefits that the technology enables are resonating with future passengers. 280 executives from OEMs, suppliers, and tech companies were also surveyed.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

Green Car Congress

Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. SacRT is planning an initial launch in July 2018 as a new, on- demand micro-transit shuttle service.

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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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His tech-savvy approach—and active presence on social media with more than 200 million followers—allows him to connect and engage with the youth, addressing their concerns and aspirations in a relatable manner,” he says. in electrical and computer engineering in 2018 from the university, followed by a postdoc stint at Princeton.

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Trevor Milton’s indictment should set precedent for other CEOs

Teslarati

Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. . Most likely, this is due to Tesla’s domination of the electric vehicle sector in nearly every category, including battery tech, software, vehicle design, and autonomy.

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