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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

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In California, public and private stakeholders in the transportation sector launched a new organization— Veloz —to accelerate the adoption of EVs. Newly announced members: Audi, Flo, SemaConnect, ChargePoint and Webasto. Veloz also announced major commitments from utilities and Electrify America.

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Audi highlights Urban Intelligent Assistant Research at LA Auto Show

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi showcased its Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) research ( earlier post ), highlighting the technologies and approaches it is taking to make the challenges of navigating the chaotic roadways of the world’s megacities less stressful, safer and more efficient a generation from now.

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Volkswagen Group of America opens new Tradepoint Atlantic vehicle terminal at Port of Baltimore; formerly site of Bethlehem steel

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VWGoA port operations were made official with the arrival of the first vehicle transport vessel, Bishu Highway , delivering 797 vehicles from Europe. Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley vehicles will be imported and processed at the port. The Port of Baltimore transported approximately 857,890 vehicles in 2019.

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Audi wraps up Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) project

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Audi this week demonstrated some of the early concept results of the Audi Urban Intelligent Assist (AUIA) project to media in San Francisco. Highlights of the featured technology include: Audi Driver Centric Urban Navigation. Audi Urban Assistance. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Please turn left at the park”).

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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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Volkswagen Group ERL working on more intuitive communications between driver, car and environment

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As part of Audi’s Intelligent Urban Mobility initiative ( earlier post ), ERL researchers are also developing vehicle intelligence technologies that enable cars to identify the preferences and individual needs of drivers. It supports Volkswagen Group brands including Audi, VW, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati, and Lamborghini.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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One of the gurus of car sharing, Dr. Susan Shaheen of UC Berkeley, says we are in the age of shared mobility where new modes of alternative transportation services are making great changes. Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more.

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