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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. Fisker Inc. Reservations are set at US$250 per vehicle and are fully refundable. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

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Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. Google Earth, as analyzed by Carnegie Landsat Analysis System. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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Unfortunately, many assume the costs of installing and maintaining EV stations would make them unviable for their business. Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank.

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Benchmarking Robots with Dog-Inspired Barkour

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Inspired by dog-agility courses, a team of scientists from Google DeepMind has developed a robot-agility course called Barkour to test the abilities of four-legged robots. Google “We picked these obstacles to put multiple axes of agility, including speed, acceleration, and balance,” he said. “It

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250. Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499.

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U of Illinois study shows reduced speed limits save lives in busy cities with minimal impact on travel time

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We estimated that the social benefits of accident reductions greatly outweighed the social costs of increased travel time. The second question is whether the reduction in accidents outweighs the social cost of increasing travel time in the highly congested city. greater than the social cost of longer travel times.

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