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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. ZF has developed its own powertrain software that networks all vehicle systems with each other and establishes the connection to the ZF cloud.

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GM plans to cut spending on Cruise in half this year

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.” Although Cruise is facing both federal and state investigations into its technology, GM hired legal firm Quinn Emanuel to evaluate the startup’s response to an October accident in which one of its robotaxis dragged and pinned a pedestrian who had been struck by another vehicle with a human driver.

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Twitter’s filing citing federal investigation on Elon Musk seems to be old news

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Recently, news emerged that Twitter’s legal team had written in a court filing that Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities in relation to his attempted acquisition of the social media company. Twitter’s legal team also asked the court for access to documents that Musk had given to authorities. ” .

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button. Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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The fact that German electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, despite relatively low wholesale prices, must serve as a warning signal ,” said IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven as she presented the report, Energy Policies of IEA Countries – Germany 2013 Review.

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$90M UR:BAN research initiative presenting results on ADAS and traffic management for cities; intelligent vehicles

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All these challenges are supported by studies of legal issues and effectiveness evaluation. This is an intelligent communications channel that will take information, filter and prioritise it and present it to the driver as needed. This presents new opportunities for pedestrian protection. Networked Traffic System (€23 million).

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. The operational split of thyssenkrupp System Engineering into a body unit and a powertrain/battery unit is part of the portfolio strategy presented by thyssenkrupp in May of this year.

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