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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

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Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. But thanks to a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool called ConnectionSaver, the jet was able to wait for them — their checked bags, too — and still arrive in London on time.

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Geely launches Lynk & Co; a new electrified and connected global car brand

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Full mobile connectivity will also be standard, working in partnership with Ericsson. Geely claims that the SUV will be the most connected car to date, built around an open API and inviting developers’ creative ideas to enrich the automotive experience. Geely Auto Group is one of China’s largest car manufacturers.

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Vedanta secures 11-year INR 3,900 cr loan from PFC – ET Auto

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In August 2022, the London-headquartered mining giant acquired Athena Chhattisgarh Power Ltd for INR 565 crore to meet its captive power requirements. Athena’s plant, built close to Mahanadi river, is about 80 km from BALCO and about 180 km from Jharsuguda, and is connected by national highways and railway stations.

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Former ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe joins Sterling Tools Board as independent director – ET Auto

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Holding degrees from the University of Warwick and Imperial College Business School, London, he supervises new initiatives at Sterling Tools Limited and plays a crucial role as a Director and Board observer in Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Limited.

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Hertz launches Hertz Electrifies public-private partnership in US; bringing 25,000 EVs to Europe with Uber

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The European expansion of the partnership will begin in Hertz Europe’s London base in January 2023 and aims to expand to other European capitals, such as Paris and Amsterdam, throughout the year and beyond. Further details will be announced in due course.

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Ford forms new Smart Mobility subsidiary to develop and to invest in mobility services

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Ford Smart Mobility LLC is part of Ford’s expanded business model to be both an auto and a mobility company. At the same time, Ford aggressively is pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics.

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Schaeffler shows micro-mobility bio-hybrid concept; 4-wheel pedelec with roof

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Automotive supplier Schaeffler introduced a new micro-mobility concept during the “auto motor und sport” conference. Due to an integrated smartphone connection, the driver is linked to a large number of apps and can access information, for example, about the weather and traffic situation.

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