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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. million over its first six years, CCAT is one of 10 regional USDOT University Transportation Centers nationwide.

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Germany’s Vay launches remote-driven car service in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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The service is currently available around the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the city’s arts district renting out cars by the minute. Unlike autonomous vehicles , it relies on a remote human driver. roads with remote drivers and no one behind the wheel.

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XPeng continues to challenge Tesla FSD with XNGP self-driving, now available throughout China

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XNGP is now available unlimitedly on all roads, everywhere in China. By January 2, 2024 XNGP was available in 243 different cities ahead of news that universal access to the ADAS could be covering all of China soon. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Watch out, Tesla.

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Stellantis Ventures Invests in LiDAR Tech for ADAS – ET Auto

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Employing silicon photonics technology, which combines a universal semiconductor material with the speed of photos, the SteerLight LiDAR senses the surrounding environment in three dimensions with higher resolution and precision, and at a lower volume production cost, than currently available LiDAR systems.

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Uno Minda brings Clarton’s premium C80 trumpet horn to Indian aftermarket – ET Auto

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The C 80 premium car horn is priced at INR 1080 MRP and is available at all the leading online and offline retail stores including Uno Minda Kart, Amazon, and Flipkart. Additionally, its universal fit ensures effortless installation in any car model, thereby enhancing its accessibility for everyone, the release said.

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Porsche Universal Charger for Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV supports charging worldwide

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Porsche is implementing an integrated, global charging solution with the plug-in Panamera S E Hybrid (earlier post ), which made its world debut at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The Porsche Universal Charger (AC) is included as standard equipment for the Panamera S E-Hybrid and can be used globally. Click to enlarge.

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China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban – ET Auto

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Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence research institutes and universities have over the past year purchased small batches of Nvidia semiconductors banned by the U.S. Purchasers included elite universities as well as two entities subject to U.S. from export to China, a Reuters review of tender documents show.

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