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Audi and 4 US universities tackle urban mobility challenges in 3-year research initiative

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The new three-year research initiative is called “Audi Urban Intelligent Assist.” After an open request for proposals to US universities, and the accompanying selection process, Audi signed an agreement with the four research universities to pursue the following topics: Audi Urban Crash Analysis. Audi Urban Diagnostic.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Zipcars can be found in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Diego, Zipcar users have a card that unlocks their local cars San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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Quizzed on the feasibility of diesel hybrids, Krebs was somewhat bearish: “ To be honest, the cost of a diesel [engine] is extremely high, especially with the upcoming emissions technology. In terms of cost it is not so viable, and a diesel engine is already so efficient. ”.

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