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Ford launches Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan; Mobility Challenge Series 2.0

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in 2014 ( earlier post ), Ford has launched the Hsuehshan Tunnel Transformer Challenge in Taiwan, which asks developers to submit traffic-busting solutions for the main highway artery between Taipei and popular tourist destination Yilan. Building on the success of Ford’s Innovate Mobility Challenge Series (IMCS) 1.0

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Ford to introduce next version of AppLink next year for improved smartphone integration

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Several weeks after Ford introduced its next-generation SYNC 3 in-vehicle connectivity system ( earlier post ), the company announced it will roll out Ford SYNC AppLink 3.0 This will increase the markets where SmartDeviceLink technology is available and provide developers an easier path to getting their apps into more vehicles.

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Toyota to explore integration of SmartDeviceLink Technology with Ford subsidiary; open source version of Ford AppLink

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Developing robust, flexible, safe and user-friendly connected services is a priority for us, and one that we believe is shared by Ford, Livio and other contributors to SDL technology. Globally accessible, limited only by app availability in each market. Ford SYNC is now in more than 12 million vehicles on the road globally.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. Since its launch in 1998, the Focus nameplate has sold more than 12 million vehicles globally. China now is responsible for just more than one out of three Focus vehicles sold globally, based on Polk data. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Click to enlarge. Candy Red is second at 17%.

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Gogoro introduces VIVA ultralight electric smartscooter; battery swapping

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VIVA leverages Gogoro’s Smartscooter electric powertrain, smartphone connectivity and battery swapping in a lightweight urban design for shorter, quicker trips. VIVA is optimized with Gogoro’s iQ System that provides smart connectivity and intelligence that continues to evolve with the rider so VIVA keeps getting better.

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The Chip Shortage, Giant Chips, and the Future of Moore’s Law

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With COVID-19 shaking the global supply chain like an angry toddler with a box of jelly beans, the average person had to take a crash course in the semiconductor industry. Next Gen Chips Will be Powered From Below Transistors You can make transistors as small as you want, but if you can't connect them up to each other, there's no point.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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Dyeing also generates 20 percent of industrial water pollution (the second main cause on a global level). Alchemie Technology A “digital dyeing” machine Endeavor is similar to a digital printing machine used for producing publications such as CONNECTED. The first one in Taiwan (global capital of finishing treatments).

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