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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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The guiding principle is to be the development of sustainable, connected, safe and tailored mobility solutions for future generations. Strong brands and the automobile will continue to play a central role in individual mobility in the future. SSP: The next generation of mechatronics platform. — Markus Duesmann, CEO of Audi.

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BrightDrop enters grocery industry with ecart for optimized online order fulfillment and pickup

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Concept rendering. The BrightDrop Trace Platform, including Trace Grocery, is available today. Full-scale availability of the Trace Grocery is expected in 2024 with advanced customizable capabilities planned for future release.

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

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are conducting a joint proof-of-concept project to develop camera-based automation of high definition (HD) maps for urban and surface roads. In this proof of concept, the two companies will place cameras in Toyota test vehicles to collect data over several months from areas of downtown Tokyo. TRI-AD) and CARMERA , Inc.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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Today, Bosch supplies electric powertrains, systems, and components to automakers worldwide. As the automotive industry races toward an electrified future, Bosch is accelerating its R&D into the essential building blocks of electric drivetrains. It is worth noting just how significant a shift this is for a major global industry.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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This means we have a responsibility to implement emission-lowering solutions available today while simultaneously developing solutions for tomorrow. Methanol and ammonia are the fuels of the future and we are excited to continue to play a part in the transition to zero carbon through this partnership.

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Mercedes-Benz F125!: fuel cell plug-in hybrid with Li-sulfur battery and structure integrated hydrogen storage with MOFs

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This means that future MOFs can be flexibly installed in the body structure. This study combines the advanced electric drive and bodyshell technologies with unique control and display concepts. provides an outlook on future Mercedes-Benz telematic systems and driver assistance system. Using this technology, says Prof.

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Porsche estimates ~20k units of the electric Taycan per year

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Porsche developers are also already studying how the Taycan’s batteries can be reused in the future. The charging capacity of up to 350 kilowatts per charging point enables accordingly designed vehicles to achieve significantly shorter charging times compared to the systems available today. That also saves weight.

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