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FCA and Google collaborate on a Uconnect system concept powered by Android OS

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FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch Top: Android system architecture.

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Thomson Reuters report finds established auto industry companies, not Silicon Valley, leading development of autonomous driving tech

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Google ranks 19 th in the world in this area, followed by Ford at number 20. Carnegie Mellon University and MIT have four and seven unique inventions, respectively. Overall, Asia has 11 of the world’s top 20 autonomous-driving innovators according to the report.

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Gravity to implement 500 kW EV charger ‘trees’ on US streets to grow network larger than Tesla’s

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NY-based startup and EV infrastructure specialist Gravity has launched a new line of universal EV charger “trees” it hopes will bring convenient charging sessions curbside on city streets. This technology caught the eye of Google Ventures (GV), which led to a successful seed funding round for an undisclosed amount a month later.

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Nevada grants Audi first automaker permit to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads

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The first license went to Google; in December 2012, the state also awarded a testing license to automotive supplier Continental. In this way, the technology is similar to auto-pilot systems found on jetliners. The State of Nevada issued to Audi a license allowing the testing of autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads.

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VW CEO Diess criticizes hydrogen cars for the climate: ‘Please listen to the science!’

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Volkswagen Auto Group CEO Herbert Diess is voicing his distaste for using hydrogen to solve global climate issues. Das Wasserstoff-Auto ist nachgewiesen NICHT die Klimalösung. Diess said (via Google Translate): “The hydrogen car is proven NOT to be the solution. Im Verkehr hat sich die Elektrifizierung durchgesetzt.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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Tech Mafia—Google, Apple have invested billions of dollars in user experience. Of all locations, the Bay Area Silicon Valley is at pole position with 27 new R&D centers of auto companies and more than 50% of all auto start-up investments. New technologies such as Autonomous, AI, Electric have reached application maturity.

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Honda unveiled the 2013 Fit EV at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced plans to begin leasing the 123 city-mile per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway battery-electric commuter vehicle to its US customers in the summer of 2012. and Stanford University, in addition to the City of Torrance, California.

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