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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service; automated S-Class

Green Car Congress

In mid-2017, San José was the first US city to invite private companies to carry out field tests of automated driving and analyze the growing challenges in road traffic. It will also help us develop guidelines for dealing with new technologies and prepare for the traffic system of the future.

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Tips: A Step-by-Step Guide for Sending an EV Abroad

Clean Fleet Report

You also need to learn how to prepare your vehicle before bringing it to the auto transport company. Step 1: Do Thorough Research Before your vehicle heads to its new home, do your homework The first thing to do before you entrust your vehicle to any auto shipping company is to do extensive research about your options.

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SF Residents Disable Autonomous Vehicles With Traffic Cones

The Truth About Cars

San Francisco has become a hub for companies wanting to test autonomous vehicles thanks to its progressive leadership and proximity to Silicon Valley. This is being done under the auspices of solving crimes and has locals feeling a little nervous about their privacy as their neighborhoods are turned into a corporate-funded surveillance state.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Which type of chargers you decide to install will depend on your location, the surrounding amenities, available power, budget, and any necessary guidelines you need to follow to procure funding. Select a charging station Businesses like convenience stores and truck stops have the options of either installing Level 2 EV chargers or DCFCs.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

Get Electric Vehicle

Electric car companies and other power companies are working on the issue at a great pace and this problem would be resolved soon. The companies are also provisioning substantial benefits to increase their market share on the EV market.

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What to Expect with Charge Ready New York 2.0

EV Connect

Investing in Disadvantaged Communities The latest phase of the program is designed to encourage and incentivize small businesses, non-profits, transportation companies, MUDs, and municipal/state public facilities to invest in Level 2 charging stations.

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Why AI Should Move Slow and Fix Things

Cars That Think

What can engineers do if they’re concerned about algorithmic bias and other issues regarding AI ethics, but they work for a typical big tech company? Then the question becomes is the company willing to release a system with the limitations documented or are they willing to go back and make improvements.