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Daimler first automotive company to test UBQ’s climate-positive thermoplastic material in auto parts

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Daimler announced a trial and development partnership with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials to explore the use of UBQ’s climate-positive material in the production of automobile parts. Daimler is currently testing and evaluating the incorporation of UBQ in the production of a range of Daimler automobile parts.

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Wireless EV charging roads piloted in the U.S., Europe

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Israel-based company Electreon is one such company piloting wireless roads, as detailed in a report from CNBC on Monday. One Electreon project in Sweden is set to connect the town of Visby on Gotland Island to a regional airport via a wirelessly charging electric roadway. business development at Electreon, in an interview with CNBC.

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Qualcomm to procure Israeli chipmaker Autotalks

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Chip fashion designer Qualcomm will purchase Israel’s Autotalks because the U.S. With an build up in electrical cars and the selection of computerized options in automobiles, chip utilization by means of automakers is surging, making the car marketplace a key expansion section for chipmakers.

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Toyota Research Institute launches Toyota AI Ventures with $100M investment

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Toyota has a history of disruptive innovation in the service of mankind, moving from textile machinery to automobiles in the late 30s, to the broad electrification of the automobile with Prius in the 90s, to autonomous mobility and human-assist robots. TRI participated in SLAMcore’s seed financing in March 2017.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., —a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Guangzhou Automobile Group. Qoros Auto Co. Qoros GQ3 debuting in Geneva. Click to enlarge.

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ETV Motors demonstrates High5ive LMNS Li-ion batteries in RC airplane

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ETV Motors, an Israel-based technology start-up focused on developing battery technology for electric vehicles, has demonstrated the ability of its high-voltage High5ive battery technology to propel a radio-controlled airplane. In this sense, they resemble automobiles. Making use of 4.7

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Ford targeting highly autonomous vehicle for ride-sharing in 2021; new tech company investments, staffing up in Silicon Valley

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Autonomous vehicles in 2021 are part of Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in autonomous vehicles, as well as in connectivity, mobility, the customer experience, and data and analytics. SAIPS has developed algorithmic solutions in image and video processing, deep learning, signal processing and classification.

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