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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

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Bringing the Qualcomm Halo technology into the WiTricity portfolio will simplify global interoperability and significantly accelerate commercialization. Qualcomm Incorporated and WiTricity have been working collaboratively with global standards organizations, which currently leverage reference designs from each company.

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Tesla added 20 new Supercharging stations with 79 new chargers in China in April

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With over 30,000 Superchargers globally, Tesla has the most robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure available. Tesla said it would also add Superchargers in Tianjin, Weifang, Qingdao, Urumqi, Taizhou, Guangzhou, and Changsha in May, expanding the presence of its Chinese infrastructure even further. I’d love to hear from you!

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Mercedes-Benz running automated test drive in Shanghai; infrastructure peculiarities

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After the start in Germany, the test vehicle based on the new production S‑Class is now under test in the heavy traffic and exposed to the special national features in the Chinese megalopolis of Shanghai. In addition, there are road signs with Chinese characters and lane markings, which in China have different or even multiple meanings.

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PRESS: BlackBerry Announces First IVY Design Win as Dongfeng Motor Selects PATEO Digital Cockpit

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LAS VEGAS – Jan. With PATEO’s vast network of partners encompassing intelligent voice, entertainment / content, vehicle health monitoring, secure payments and more, the company plans to further deploy BlackBerry IVY to Chinese automakers. , Originally published by BlackBerry Limited.

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Hyundai Mobis unveils e-corner module turns wheels to 90º

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The concept of the e-Corner Module all-in-one wheel was first introduced at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The company said in a statement “Once the reliability verification and feasibility studies on mass production are completed, Hyundai Mobis will begin placing mass production orders from global automakers for implementation.”

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

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As artificial intelligence becomes the new horsepower for car buyers, established automakers are redoubling efforts to match the digital features that set Tesla, BYD and other new rivals apart, industry executives and analysts said at the CES technology show in Las Vegas.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. Globally, there are now more than 1 billion smartphone users, a population that is expected to double by 2015.

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