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SAIC-GM Connectivity Strategy 2025 lays out roadmap to cloud-based connectivity, autonomy

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SAIC-GM, GM’s Chinese joint venture with SAIC, announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a roadmap for its connectivity development from 2017 through 2025. 2020: Promote connected vehicle (V2X) technology to make mobility safer. 2020: Promote connected vehicle (V2X) technology to make mobility safer.

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Ford introduces Lightweight Concept vehicle to showcase ongoing light-weighting and advanced materials work; nearly 25% weight reduction

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The Ford Lightweight Concept reduces the weight of a 2013 Fusion to that of a Ford Fiesta, resulting in a nearly 25% weight reduction. A focus on light-weighting will be fundamental to our industry for years to come, and we are investigating many advanced materials applications as possible solutions for weight reduction in our vehicles.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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Specifically, Ford is: Accelerating the introduction of connected, smart vehicles and services customers want and value. By 2019, 100% of Ford’s new US vehicles will be built with connectivity. The company has similarly aggressive plans for China and other markets, as 90% of Ford’s new global vehicles will feature connectivity by 2020.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. ” The Department of Energy details that fuel economy is reduced by 1% for every mile per hour above 55 mph. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect. —Michael Butsch.

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Daimler Trucks to invest €500M in highly automated trucks; stepping away from platooning, shooting for L4 automation

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In 2014, the world’s leading truck manufacturer presented the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, the world’s first automated truck ( earlier post ), and was the first to demonstrate the technological opportunities and great potential that automated trucks have for the economy and society. Daimler Trucks reassessing the benefits of platooning.

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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

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The sun is like a giant fusion generator, from which mankind currently exploits a tiny amount of energy. Eventually, the world economy will be run entirely by sustainable energy sources. Today’s cars are increasingly like smart, web-connected robots on wheels. Clean Energy: The Future of Sustainability.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. The strip appears to be chrome during the day, but lights-up at night. More miles from up top. Clean, Refreshing Interior.

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