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Gevo, Google Cloud to measure and verify the carbon intensity of biofuels across supply chain

Green Car Congress

Gevo has entered into a partner agreement with Google Cloud to measure and verify the efficacy of next-generation biofuels across the supply chain via full lifecycle sustainability data tracking. The goal will be to help companies create a more data-driven approach to understanding and lowering greenhouse gas intensity globally.

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Rivian introduces YouTube App and Google Cast video streaming to the R1 infotainment system

Baua Electric

Additionally, the automaker is adding Google Cast capabilities, giving drivers and passengers the ability to mirror their favorite content in the EV from a smartphone or tablet. Then, connect any phone or tablet to the vehicle’s WiFi hotspot and tap the Google Cast icon (seen in the featured image above) on your device’s screen.

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Arizona’s largest battery will help feed your Google habit

Baua Electric

Photo: Salt River Project Arizona’s largest battery storage system is now online and, along with solar and wind, will help power a new Google data center – here’s why that matters. Electrek’s Take Without electricity, Google is nothing, and it uses an insane amount of power. million in tax revenue over 35 years.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

Get Electric Vehicle

It is also known as Self driving electric vehicle. What is a Self-driving electric vehicle? We would say electric vehicles are not a revolutionary invention but autonomous vehicles (self-driving electric vehicle). Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric? Does that kind of a vehicle exist?

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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FCA and Google collaborate on a Uconnect system concept powered by Android OS

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FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch Click to enlarge.

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Quick Snap: Google Goes All-Electric In Mitsubishi 'i'

Green Car Reports

If you mention internet giant Google and "electric car" in the same sentence, it wouldn't be unreasonable to assume that the company was working on a car of its own. After all, the company is well-known for its work on autonomous vehicles, with a technology-heavy Prius that's now driven thousands of miles with no human input.

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