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Volkswagen Group launches world’s first pilot project for traffic optimization with a D-Wave quantum computer in Lisbon

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Volkswagen is testing its traffic optimization system during the WebSummit technology conference in Lisbon from 4 to 8 November—during the conference, buses will carry thousands of passengers through the city traffic in Lisbon. —Vern Brownell, CEO of D-Wave. Volkswagen and quantum computing.

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DiDi Chuxing launches lab in Silicon Valley to focus on AI-based security and intelligent driving tech

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DiDi Labs will work in tandem with the broader DiDi research network to advance its global strategy, apply research findings to products and services, and help cities develop smart transportation infrastructure. DiDi expects to expand its US-based team of scientists and engineers rapidly over the course of the year.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Group and CRI intend to collaborate on the deployment of renewable methanol fuel production technology in China and explore the development and deployment of 100% methanol-fueled vehicles in China, Iceland and other countries. Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity. Click to enlarge.

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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 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. Island Press, 1998; translated into Chinese, China Architecture and Building Press, 2007. million are injured.

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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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We must act quickly as the planet is warming due to CO 2 production from burning fossil fuels. In addition, we need no more biofuel than what is currently in production now. Fossil material is not evil in itself; it is vital for the production of medicine, space age plastics, and other advanced materials.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year. The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US

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Buffett's Chinese electric car company

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is a company that has already invented new processes (the way it makes batteries) and products (the battery in its electric car) and it is focused on innovation. car companies and battery makers as much as the Chinese government is going to help BYD. They are the top of the top,” Mr. Wang told me, when I visited BYD last year.

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