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Bosch acquires US ridesharing start-up SPLT

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Ridesharing, in which digital services and apps are used to form carpools and to organize vehicle sharing and taxis, is a growth market in the connected mobility sector. And for roughly two-thirds of the working population, the car is the first choice of transport for the daily commute, according to the German Federal Statistical Office.

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Update: SAE J2954 wireless charging validation to 11kW, Recommended Practice to enable autonomous vehicle parking and charging in 2017

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The goal is that the vehicle navigation system can first locate an available wireless charging parking spot, lead you to a wireless charging point and SAE J2954 would help align your car in the parking spot, and finally wirelessly charge. Another phase is to enable an infrastructure for autonomous fleets of vehicles (such as taxis,etc.)

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GM reports strong Q1 Earnings, prepares to navigate semiconductor shortage

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” Despite the factored decreases in some financial statistics, Barra still expects a strong first half of 2021. We continue to expand the availability and capabilities of Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance system. taxis by 2030. The company expects about $5.5

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m A Q&A with Luca Guala on the Masdar PRT is available here. PRT advantages over a human driven taxi include freedom from accidents caused by human error with PRTs offering “ a rail level of safety ” according to Dr. Guala. million are injured.

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ICCT report assesses domestic fuel efficiency performance of US airlines for 2010; Alaska Airlines on top, Allegiant on the bottom

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The study is the first to quantify that performance gap using publicly available data and accounting for differences in business operations across airlines. It employs a new methodology, developed by a team of researchers (Zou et al. ) In general terms, the more RPMs an airline provides per unit of fuel, the more efficient the airline.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. Appropriately using the slow-charging option available to all PHEVs, we can greatly increase the UF of the grid. Appendix A: PHEV compared to BEV for a zero CO 2 Society. slow charge.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Wading through the wealth of rental statistics from sources like the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the Urban Institute , I discovered the full scope and complexity of the impediments involved. One company, Atom Power, just might have the solution everyone is looking for. households. households. and SK Energy.