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Mercedes-Benz wins landmark road monitoring program in the Netherlands; connected vehicle data

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The raw material for this is anonymized data from car-to-X or other systems from intelligent, connected Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Winning this important reference project in Europe for intelligent road monitoring marks a major step forward for Mercedes-Benz in our clearly stated aim to ‘Lead in car software’.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Once the connection to the adapter is established to the vehicle and to the OnStar Vehicle Insights mobile app or website, fleet managers can begin receiving valuable vehicle insights on the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform, designed to lower the cost of vehicle maintenance while keeping their fleets up and running.

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

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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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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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It provides an opportunity for universities to connect their students’ educational experiences to support the U.N. Over the past 15 years, the term service learning has been evolving and is often now referred to as community-engaged learning ,” says IEEE Member Stephanie Gillespie , chair of EPICS in IEEE.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. Owning a JDM import isn’t just about having a car; it’s about possessing a piece of automotive heritage—a tangible connection to Japan’s automotive legacy.

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Dept. of Interior proposes more stringent regulations for offshore oil and gas well equipment

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The blowout preventer, an essential piece of safety equipment used in offshore drilling operations, was a point of failure in the Deepwater Horizon event, but several other barriers failed as well. Improve regulatory oversight over the design, fabrication, maintenance, inspection, and repair of critical equipment.

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Details on how Enbridge will expand capacity of Alberta Clipper oil sands crude pipeline without US review

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In 2009, the State Department issued a Presidential Permit authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of the 36-inch diameter Line 67 pipeline extending between the US-Canada border near Neche, ND and the first US mainline shut off valve or pumping station in the United States. The dotted lines show future connections.

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