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Daimler Trucks North America collaborates with AT&T and Microsoft on new connectivity solutions for HD trucks

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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. With about 400 000 connected vehicles worldwide, Daimler Trucks is by far the industry leader in connectivity.

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CerebrumX and Toyota partner to use connected vehicle data to reduce fleet management costs

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CerebrumX Lab, an AI-driven automotive data services & management platform ( earlier post ), is partnering with Toyota to provide real-time insights aimed at making connected fleet operations safer and cost-effective.

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GM takes 25% stake in Pure Watercraft to accelerate all-electric boating

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kWh battery packs (118 lbs each); mobile charger connects to 120V & 240V outlets (24 lbs); Bluetooth-enabled throttle; connecting power cables, throttle cable and throttle mounting bracket; and Pure Watercraft’s standard prop (16?).

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch showcase automated valet parking with EQS at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel

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This allows us to dive into the dynamics of local deployments with the use of a highly-connected EQS from Mercedes-EQ to demonstrate how automated technology continues to move forward. Kay Stepper, senior vice president of automated driving and driver assistance for Bosch in North America.

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Volkswagen factories in the US and Mexico to link up with the Industrial Cloud

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Volkswagen plans to connect its production facilities in Chattanooga (TN), Puebla and Silao (Mexico) with the global Industrial Cloud initiative from the Volkswagen Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The scope of the applications is constantly expanding, and Volkswagen in the North American Region is currently working on 51 projects.

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New Flyer introduces real-time smart analytics reporting platform to enhance battery-electric bus operation, intelligence, and efficiency

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New Flyer of America Inc. has introduced Connect 360—a real-time, cloud-based business analytics dashboard for Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric buses, operated by New Flyer Connect. To date, Connect 360 is the only reporting technology of its kind for battery- electric buses in North America.

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Azure Dynamics announces 45 Transit Connect Electric sales

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 45 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 20 units in Europe and 25 units in North America, which includes six initial units through the General Services Administration (GSA) via Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX, a four-unit order from Verizon and a four-unit order from an internet company.