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Toyota and CARMERA team up to build high definition maps for automated vehicles using camera data

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The cameras installed in the test vehicles use Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) components that Toyota installs on its vehicles globally. By generating HD maps based on data acquired from commercially available vehicles around the world, automated driving can be enabled on all roads. Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, Inc.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the plan for the first tranche of Volkswagen’s National Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C., billion commitment will be spent in $300 million increments over four 30-month cycles. First tranche.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford and Microsoft’s participation in the Hohm program builds on the success of their decade-long partnership to provide customers with superior in-car experiences.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Earlier this year, Electrify America submitted the plan for the first tranche of spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C., Electrify America intends to build a long-term, economically-sustainable charging network that provides services beyond the 10-year consent decree window.

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Volkswagen of America debuts 2016 Passat; 38 mpg highway from the 1.8 TSI

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Although the timing arguably could have been better, Volkswagen of America proceeded with the planned debut of the restyled 2016 Volkswagen Passat in New York on Monday. liter gasoline VR6—as well as a strong suite of new connectivity and driver assistance features. (As liter TSI gasoline; 2.0-liter Powertrains.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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It is thought that the cars that Renault is building to function with the Better Place model will have the ability to have its power supply swapped and the newly announced Tesla Model S is said to also incorporate this concept. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?