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Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR Truck at TEC Equipment in Southern California

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The Volvo LIGHTS project has provided valuable insight into how to build realistic project timelines. In addition to being outfitted with personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with high voltage, the technicians have been trained on the proper procedure to isolate the high voltage for diagnosis and service repairs.

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GM, SJTU wrap up EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program; learnings to be shared with Maven

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vehicle sharing pilot program ( earlier post ) launched by General Motors and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) recently concluded after two years’ operation in a real-world environment. GM regards car sharing as an important building block for future personal mobility. The Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 The EN-V 2.0

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

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IBM has launched a new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock. New models will predict the outcomes of varying transportation routes to provide a personalized recommendation that get commuters where they need to go in the fastest time.

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TWAICE battery analytics platform promises enormously valuable insights at every point in a battery’s lifecycle

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TWAICE is also working with TÜV Rheinland (Technical Inspection Association, a network of companies in Germany and Austria that test, inspect and certify technical systems, roughly similar to UL or Intertek) to build a test and certification system for used EV batteries. Charged : Tell us about the origins of the company.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time. The full list of five is: Your commute will be personalized. Personalized routing.

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Uber India gets ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for a year – ET Auto

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The Certification reflects Uber’s dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture, creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Their ground breaking research empowers organizations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee.

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BMW Group and IBM collaborate on research on future driver assistance systems; IBM Watson IoT

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IBM and BMW Group researchers are collaborating to explore the role of Watson cognitive computing in personalizing the driving experience and creating more intuitive driver support systems for cars of the future. Self-driving: Vehicles will become highly automated, with some areas of limited autonomous function in controlled environments.

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