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KPMG study finds autonomous vehicles & mobility services could add one trillion more vehicle miles traveled annually by 2050

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Innovations in autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and mobility-on-demand will have a profound impact on consumers, particularly among younger and older people, according to a new study by KPMG. Think of it this way: 10 years ago, how many of us would have predicted that most 10-year-olds would be walking around with smartphones?

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Increasing US capacity to manufacture hybrid systems for the commercial truck market. Cells will be from LG Chem, Ltd.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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However, given the current popularity of crossovers, the inclusion of at least some crossover DNA was likely necessary from a marketing perspective. The chargers will be located in places where travelers will be able to rest and relax while their cars are connected to the chargers. – March 15, Green Car Reports.

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