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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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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

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The state of Michigan, for example, is using AI to help transportation planners decide where to put EV charging stations. Over in the United Kingdom, various local governments have partnered with AI firms to help them figure out where they need to put EV charging stations to bolster EV adoption and benefit the entire community.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. They’re Coming Soon Than Predicted. [Ed.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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While electric vehicle charging equipment is new for car dealerships, it does not need to be a mystery. With a little planning and some help from a knowledgeable partner like Blink, you can quickly and easily choose the right charging equipment that will future-proof your dealership for years to come.

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How One Bad Manny Can P**s Away Your Brand

Creative Greenius

And do you think anyone at Leviton bothered to even Google me? It was a Leviton brand charger and it cost over $1300 but it came with a 10 year warranty, so we hired an electrician to install it and the 50amp breakers it needed. To: Joe Galliani <joegalliani@mac.com> Subject: RE: Form submission: EVB40 #ST12E4 not working.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Driving an electric vehicle has obvious advantages in terms of fuel efficiency, but it also comes with an important responsibility: keeping the battery charged. Keep charged.

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Spin Me Up, Scotty—Up Into Orbit

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What a ratio, what a cost. To transport a kilogram of cargo, commercial air freight services typically charge about US $10; space flight reaches $10,000. Among the backers are the investment arms of Airbus and Google and the Defense Innovation Unit , part of the U.S. SpinLaunch. www.youtube.com. Department of Defense.