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Daimler Trucks to invest €500M in highly automated trucks; stepping away from platooning, shooting for L4 automation

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In 2014, the world’s leading truck manufacturer presented the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, the world’s first automated truck ( earlier post ), and was the first to demonstrate the technological opportunities and great potential that automated trucks have for the economy and society. Daimler Trucks reassessing the benefits of platooning.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The initiative is called “eTruck Charging Initiative” and is part of the E-Mobility Group’s holistic approach to provide truck customers with the best possible entry into e-mobility.

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moovel Group and SSB launching new mobility service in Stuttgart

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The platform has been developed by the moovel Group GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, with locations in Stuttgart, Hamburg and Berlin as well as in Portland, Oregon. The “Flex Pilot” app locates the user and shows suitable shuttle connections to the desired destination.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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The stated goal is to experiment in autonomous on-demand vehicles, hedging the reduction in vehicle sales caused by ride sharing by making GM the preferred vehicle provider for Lyft drivers and integrating connectivity tools like OnStar. Lyft claims it is the fastest-growing ride share service and is available in 190 cities worldwide.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Portland General Electric. Provided full participation levels, Avista expects to install a total of 272 EVSE connection ports in approximately 200 different locations: 120 in residential homes, 50 at workplaces, and 30 in public locations, including 7 DC fast chargers to enable regional EV travel.

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Daimler and PGE develop the electric truck stop of the future

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The Electric Island project, a collaboration between Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric, will be a test bed for all kinds of heavy-duty EV charging solutions. The Mercedes-Benz eActros, a heavy-duty truck aimed at the urban delivery market, is undergoing real-world testing, and is slated for production later this year.

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SSB Flex mobility service launches in Stuttgart on 1 June

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SSB will be deploying a fleet of 10 vehicles: Mercedes-Benz V-Class sedans with five seats in the rear and 2 Mercedes-Benz B-Class vehicles with electric drive and three seats in the rear. When a customer uses the SSB Flex app, the app locates the passenger and shows them possible connections to their destination.