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Driving Dystopia: Companies Are Getting Serious About Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Connectivity

The Truth About Cars

Before connected vehicles had become ubiquitous, numerous companies suggested that they would be networked into roadway infrastructure to improve safety and decrease traffic congestion. While the concept of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) connectivity has been around since at least the 1950s, any tangible progress has been relatively recent.

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

Green Car Congress

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. In addition to the LifeDrive architecture, the principle of lightweight design also governs the aluminium drive module and the connection between the two elements.

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Porsche testing blockchain applications in cars

Green Car Congress

In collaboration with the Berlin-based start-up XAIN , Porsche is currently testing blockchain applications directly in vehicles—making Porsche the first automobile manufacturer to implement and successfully test blockchain in a car. The car becomes part of the blockchain, making a direct offline connection possible—i.e.,

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Mahindra inaugurates EV plant, describes its vision of “future of mobility”

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billion Mahindra Group, formally inaugurated its manufacturing facility, the first platinum rated automobile facility in India. Mahindra Group articulates the future of mobility using 5 Cs: Clean, Convenient, Connected, Clever and Cost Effective. a part of the US$15.4-billion In May 2010, the US $15.4

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Former ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe joins Sterling Tools Board as independent director – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Holding degrees from the University of Warwick and Imperial College Business School, London, he supervises new initiatives at Sterling Tools Limited and plays a crucial role as a Director and Board observer in Sterling Gtake E-Mobility Limited.

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CCI approves JSW’s acquisition of up to 38% stake in MG Motor India | Autocar Professional

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Limited and belongs to JSW Group,” the CCI stated. “The Target is a company incorporated in India, engaged in the automobile original equipment manufacturing business and after sale services. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW International Tradecorp Pte.

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VW Team’s AV tool platform behind schedule till next key Audi, Porsche launches

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LONDON — Volkswagen Team’s Cariad plans to deliver its behind schedule 2.0 platform, Mobileye CEO Anmon Shashua instructed Automobile Information Europe. Two tool mavens will connect Cariad’s control board along Bosch. The electrical Macan and Q6 e-tron were behind schedule since the 2.0

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