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Audi testing autonomous driverless transport systems at Ingolstadt plant

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Audi says it is the first automobile manufacturer to implement such a DTS-based goods-to-person concept. By means of intelligent connectivity, we achieve additional efficiency and flexibility, while easing the work of our employees. —Axel Bley, Head of Logistics Concept Development.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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To ensure maximum safety in a crash scenario, the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the high-voltage system and the connected components discharged when the passenger restraint systems are triggered. This includes BMW Connected Drive and the 360° ELECTRIC services, some of which are options. More on lightweight design.

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Three Essential Ingredients for EV Charging Payment Simplicity

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The concept of e-roaming, or EV roaming, is very similar to roaming in the cellular telecommunications industry. Connections are made transparently to the caller, and the multiple network providers reconcile the service charges behind the scene. Support for EV roaming plus your established e-roaming business relationships. Conclusion.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $29,125—$6,075 less than electric vehicles produced by other mainstream automobile manufacturers—for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and available state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). Background. i-MiEV, Japan-spec.

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