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Toyota develops storage module for 70 MPa automotive hydrogen tanks; transportation of H2, other applications

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As part of this, the 70 MPa resin high-pressure hydrogen tank developed for—and certified for—automobiles is now being requested for other applications in railways, shipping, and port cargo handling, as well as for FC generators. This is also connected to the development of this conceptual model.

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U Michigan opens Mcity test environment for connected and automated vehicle technologies

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The University of Michigan has opened Mcity, the first large controlled environment specifically designed to test the potential of connected and automated vehicle technologies that will lead the way to mass-market driverless cars. In addition to Mcity, MTC has three on-roadway connected and automated vehicle deployments underway.

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GM sees connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-service fundamentally changing automotive industry

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Three emerging and converging factors—connectivity, autonomy and transport-as-a-service—will fundamentally change the automotive industry over the next few decades, according to Mike Abelson, GM’s VP of Strategy and Global Portfolio Planning. million vehicles on the road with 4G LTE connectivity. —Mike Abelson.

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Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight automotive solutions for future transportation

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The agreement is to create lightweight components and solutions for next-generation transportation to realize new forms for transportations in an aging society. AEV plans to use a common robotic base for its vehicles, which will then be fitted with functional pods to move people, deliver goods and perform tasks in urban environments.

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Audi of America, Verizon partner to bring 5G to vehicle lineup starting in MY2024

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Verizon and Audi of America will bring 5G connectivity to the automaker’s US lineup, estimated to begin with select models for the 2024 model year. The deal also marks Verizon’s first agreement with a global premium automaker for 5G-enabled automobiles.

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DOT releases ITS 5-year strategic plan with focus on connected vehicles and automation

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a new plan for ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) research and priorities for the second half of the decade. The ITS Strategic Plan’s framework is built around two key ITS Program priorities: realizing connected vehicle implementation and advancing automation.

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U-M moving ahead with $6.5M facility for testing connected vehicles; expanding model deployment to 9,000 vehicles

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million facility ( earlier post ) for testing connected and automated vehicles; the facility, the schematic design of which was recently approved by the university’s the Board of Regents, is part of the U-M’s Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) ( earlier post ). The University of Michigan is proceeding to the construction phase of a new $6.5-million

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