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Automating Road Maintenance With LiDAR Technology

Cars That Think

They were challenged to solve a problem, create a solution, and bring a new application that utilizes the SICK scanner in any industry. They noticed that the roads in their New England area were in poor condition, and wanted to see if there was a way to help solve the way road maintenance is performed.

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Ideanomics to acquire wireless charging provider WAVE

Green Car Congress

Ideanomics signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of privately held Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, Inc. Wireless charging systems offer several benefits over plug-in-based charging systems, including reduced maintenance, improved health and safety, and expedited energy connection.

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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

Green Car Congress

This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations. Four ISO standards were published in 2019 and 2020: ISO 20909, 20910, 20911, 20912.

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HERE and Mobileye to partner on crowd-sourced HD mapping for automated driving

Green Car Congress

Mobileye in turn will utilize the HERE Open Location Platform for the ingestion and processing of raw sensor and observation data (Road Segment Data, RSD), and the creation and dynamic maintenance of its Roadbook products. High-definition mapping is a key enabler for autonomous driving. —Edzard Overbeek, CEO of HERE.

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Video Friday: $2.6 Billion

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Sanctuary AI ] The time has come for humanoid robots to enter industrial production lines and learn how to assist humans by undertaking repetitive, tedious and potentially dangerous tasks for them. Definitely scratching itches,” he said. “I Figure has raised a $675 million Series B , valuing the company at $2.6

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Apple veteran launches fleet management platform for Teslas and all other EVs

Teslarati

Their total ownership costs tend to be lower than comparable internal combustion cars, their maintenance needs are relatively light, and they tend to be technologically advanced. The fact that EVs tend to be connected to the internet makes them especially effective for fleet use.

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Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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While probably not the hottest news for automotive enthusiasts, it remains a massively important deal for anybody tracking the broader industry or who happens to have a penchant for flat-faced box trucks. Daimler separated its truck and car units in 2021 as part of a wider industry trend of spinning off commercial vehicles.