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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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At CES in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor introduced the autonomous electric e-Palette Concept Vehicle, which is designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications. In the near term, the Alliance will focus on the development of the new e-Palette Concept Vehicle. e-Palette Concept Vehicle.

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. Background.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. Companies can implement an incentive and variable pay concept to manage compensation. It’s no secret that the Indian economy witnessed a great year, closing 2023 with a GDP of USD 3.73 percent against the global average of 2.9

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Volkswagen Group Research and KUKA partner to develop robot-supported services for autonomous and electric vehicles

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Volkswagen Group Research and leading robotics company KUKA will intensify their strategic partnership with the joint development of area ofrobot-based innovation concepts for vehicles of the future. One of the aims of the research collaboration is to develop robot-based innovations for all-electric and autonomous automobiles.

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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Against the backdrop of these challenges, the automobile industry must not bury its head in the sand but must welcome these developments and take them into account in its long-term strategies. One of the main challenges for our industry will be to adapt even faster to the changing needs of customers. Winterkorn.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

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Maxi-style concept scooter Yamaha E01 has a stated range of over 100 kilometres. Everything from all-LED lights to a touchscreen display with smartphone connection and an in-built SIM card to regenerative brakes and driving modes (Eco, Normal and Power) are included in the package. For a retail price of €3,099 (about INR 2.5

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Non-intrusive bio-monitoring system anticipates driver fatigue in the vehicle to prevent accidents

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Scheme of the HARKEN concept. The approach is similar in concept to technologies Ford described as part of its release of the S-MAX Concept ( Earlier post.) The approach is similar in concept to technologies Ford described as part of its release of the S-MAX Concept ( Earlier post.) —Martínez et al.

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