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How the World Views Autonomous Vehicles

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Conversely, the United States, Japan, and South Korea demonstrated lower levels of trust. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for policymakers, automotive manufacturers, and technology companies as they navigate the complexities of introducing autonomous technologies to the public.

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SpaceX set for first Moon launch [webcast]

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No earlier than (NET) 7:08 pm EDT (23:08 UTC), August 4th, a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from SpaceX’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC-40 pad as part of the company’s 34th launch of 2022. South Korea’s Danuri Moon orbiter.

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Karamba Security raises $10M in new funding; round led by VinFast

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Israel-based Karamba Security , a leading developer of endpoint protection for connected devices, has secured $10 million in new funding in an extension to its B Round financing. Investors in the round were motivated by Karamba’s strong customer base and leadership in IoT and automotive security.

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Mobileye and WILLER partner to launch autonomous robotaxi service in Japan, Southeast Asia

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Mobileye, an Intel Company, and WILLER, one of the largest transportation operators in Japan, Taiwan and the Southeast Asian region, have formed a strategic collaboration to launch an autonomous robotaxi service in Japan and markets across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan. WILLER also partners with 150 local transportation providers in Japan.

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Pike Research ranks ChargePoint, DBT as top EV charging equipment supply companies

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The market is also entering a new phase, Pike notes, in which companies will be less dependent on government-funded deployments and thus required to present an attractive return on investment for potential EVSE operators. excluding companies that only provide DC fast chargers; and. million units in 2020. Earlier post.) Contenders.

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LG Chem to establish new electrolyte production plant in Michigan

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The governor made the announcement during her three-day investment mission to South Korea. The governor and LG Chem CEO Peter Kim also discussed the potential for bringing other key cell components currently made by LG Chem in South Korea to Michigan. million to support its Michigan operations.

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Biden beefs up AI risk management with new Executive Order

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The Biden Administration said it has secured voluntary commitments from 15 leading AI companies that will help drive the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI. Musk calls for AI Pause In June, Musk said at the VivaTech Conference in Paris that AI development should make people “concerned.”