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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Integrated boost charging and the broadest range of charging compatibility from AC Levels 1 and 2, up to the most powerful Level 3 DC fast charging, utilizing the universal CCS connector standard for connectivity to, and fast charging at, any public charging network. Home charging is one of the key benefits of EV ownership.

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Velodyne Lidar introduces its smallest lidar sensor at CES: the $100 Velabit

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Multiple manufacturing sources scheduled to be available for qualified production projects. The Velabit will be available to customers mid-2020. Baraja LiDAR is the only system available today using randomly modulated continuous wave technology that completely blocks interference from other LiDARs and environmental light sources.

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Mercedes-Benz Wireless Internet-based myCOMAND System Runs for First Time on 4G LTE Network

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The roll-out of wireless technologies such as LTE is a necessary prerequisite for myCOMAND connectivity, Daimler noted. Up to the trial, myCOMAND functions had been run on wired or lower-bandwidth wireless connections such as UMTS. myCOMAND lays the foundation for optimal use of the Internet in the car.

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Lux forecasts global driver assist market to grow to $102B market by 2030

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ADAS are entering the latest generation of vehicles with common features available today including lane departure warning; automatic parking; autonomous emergency braking; and lane keeping assist. Fully autonomous driving may happen by 2030, but only in highly restricted environments and likely only at low speeds.

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Ford and Baidu invest $150M in Velodyne LiDAR

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Ford has a long-standing relationship with Velodyne and our investment is a clear sign of our commitment to making autonomous vehicles available for consumers around the world. In connection with this minority investment round, the company plans to expand its board of directors to include two independent industry executives.

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IBM Research Initiative Developing Adaptive Systems to Provide Personalized Travel Routes to Avoid Gridlock

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IBM researchers are using advanced analytics to develop adaptive traffic systems that will intuitively learn traveler patterns and behavior to provide more dynamic travel safety and route information to travelers than is available today. Gerry Mooney, General Manager, Public Sector, IBM.

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President Obama launches $500M Advanced Manufacturing Partnership; Ford involved as an initial partner

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The United States lags behind competitor nations in providing the business environment and skilled workforce needed for advanced manufacturing. The loss of these activities will undermine our capacity to invent, innovate, and compete in global markets. A strong advanced manufacturing sector is essential to national security.

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