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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too? Add Electrek to your Google News feed. Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co.

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Daily EV Recap: Tesla Robotaxi unveiling & Lithium free batteries

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Add Electrek to your Google News feed. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Video Friday: Dark Side Spot

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Researchers and engineers at Google Research and Everyday Robots are working together to combine the best of machine learning language models with helper robots that can complete complex and abstract tasks like ‘cleaning up a spilled drink.’. What if there was a better way to communicate with learning robots so they can help us?

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Video Friday: Robot Soccer Finals

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This article presents the overall system—design, hardware, and software—for Quori, a novel, affordable, socially interactive humanoid robot platform for facilitating non-contact human-robot interaction (HRI) research. Ishikawa Lab ] We present hybrid adhesive end-effectors for bimanual handling of deformable objects. Robot Brains ].

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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Ford plug-in hybrid owners are operating in electric mode nearly 60% of the time, according to new aggregate data collected from Ford’s MyFord Mobile app. Charge based on electricity rates; provides a list of electrical plans from local utility company to maximize your charging needs affordably. Value charge profile.

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