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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

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The main reason for continued vehicle demand is the personal safety and protection a vehicle can provide. COVID-19 is expanding the definition of vehicle safety with growing interest in a “safe environment”. and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.) ADAS, warnings, alerts, etc.)

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BMW showcasing urban mobility connectivity applications at ITS World Congress

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BMW ConnectedDrive is the BMW Group’s definition of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS); the BMW stand at the Congress presents App- and vehicle-based routing functions, safety systems and solutions for mobility on two wheels. They get a guaranteed parking space at a clearly defined rate based on the personal preferences of the driver.

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Robert Bosch Venture Capital invests in DeepMap; HD mapping for autonomous vehicles with centimeter-level real-time localization

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High Definition (HD) maps are complete and accurate volumetric reconstructions of a 3D environment and provide a critical set of “pre-information” to autonomous vehicles. DeepMap has assembled a 75-person team with extensive experience at launching maps at massive scale. In the self-driving era, a map is no longer “just a map”.

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HERE unveils next-generation open platform real-time data services for automotive industry

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On the eve of the Paris Motor Show, HERE, the high-definition mapping and location services business company acquired by Audi, BMW and Daimler ( earlier post ), announced next-generation vehicle-sourced data services. HERE Real-Time Traffic. HERE On-Street Parking.

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Volvo Car Corporation intends to lead in field of autonomous driving technology; targeting the next-generation of consumers

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Almost 50% of drivers aged 18-37 would definitely or probably buy a vehicle capable of fully autonomous driving (J.D. One of the research conclusions is that younger consumers in particular are willing to pay for technology that can help manage distractions created by the urge to be constantly connected in the car too. Power 2012).

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches “Startup adVANce” competition for partners for future transport solutions

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Online buyers, for example, expect new services such as same-day or time-definite delivery and want to know where their orders are at all times. Personal contacts will be established. General changes in consumer behavior and mobility patterns are directly affecting logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers.

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AI’s Threats to Jobs and Human Happiness Are Real

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Charles Simonyi , the person who created Microsoft word. Lee: Let’s say someone is talented and could become an architect, but that person just graduated from college and isn’t there yet. Maybe those jobs don’t exist today and have to be invented; maybe some of those jobs will be service jobs, human connection jobs.

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