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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

Green Car Congress

Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Renewable energy projects are frequently financed with project rather than corporate finance. by Bill Cooke.

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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

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The guiding principle is to be the development of sustainable, connected, safe and tailored mobility solutions for future generations. CARIAD has a clear schedule for the development and introduction of the software architecture, which includes a scalable operating system and cloud connection.

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5 Courses to Beef Up Your Knowledge of Blockchain Technology

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Although it is commonly referred to when speaking of cryptocurrencies, blockchain also can affect the supply chain, health care, the Internet of Things, and more. Blockchain technology has the ability to change a number of industries. According to MarketsandMarkets , blockchain technology and services are estimated to reach US $67.4

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The Boring Company raises $675M to scale boring machine production & more

Teslarati

The financing values The Boring Company at $5.675 billion. It connects the South Hall and Central Hall with the new West Hall expansion. The Vegas Loop will connect 51 stations across the city, including locations along the Strip. . The Boring Company just raised $675M at a $5.675B valuation from A-list investors.

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SEAT launches all-new Leon; gasoline, diesel, CNG, mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid; €1.1B investment

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billion in fourth generation of the Leon to bring it to market with more efficient engines, next levels of connectivity and driving assistance, dynamism and eye-catching aesthetics to the market. The system is designed so that the gear selector is not connected to the gearbox mechanically, instead using electronic signals to shift.

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What Is EV Charging Load Management?

EV Connect

Many charging system providers ( including EV Connect ) offer something called EV charging load management, also referred to as power management, which eases this transition and reduces risks for property owners. This is referred to as demand pricing. To learn more about load management at EV Connect, contact us today.