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MINI partners with HAX to launch startup accelerator program

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Additional Legal, Human Resources, Marketing/Communications and Accounting support will be available through an established network of program partners. Urban-X will host additional cohorts twice a year, with each session lasting three and a half months.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric luxury sedan

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This makes the EQS the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Available from launch: two special driving programs for young drivers and service staff, some little games and the demo program “The Best or Nothing”. The aerodynamicists, in close cooperation with the designers, were able to achieve a new Cd best value of 0.20.

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6–9, 2016, automotive supplier Continental is presenting a demo vehicle in which all windows can be darkened at the touch of a button. Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors.

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Boost Fleet Efficiency with Efficient & Reliable Fleet Management Solutions

Clean Fleet Report

Fleet efficiency directly impacts the bottom line, affecting costs, customer satisfaction and overall productivity. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to penalties, legal issues and damage to the company’s reputation.

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The Tesla MCU1 conundrum: How early FSD adopters were left behind in limbo

Teslarati

It was then no surprise that when the company debuted its first FSD demo in 2016 , numerous Model S and Model X owners were all too willing to support Tesla. . The ad) also stated ‘The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons. Tesla advertised that I would get true L5 autonomy. He is not doing anything.

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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

The Truth About Cars

In exchange, dealers are given access to demo vehicles and a factory guarantee for limited EV allocations.& But they are not guaranteed allocations nor any demo models. Demanding dealers to make sizable investments can help improve the customer experience and help move product. Image: Ford Motor Co.]

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SARTRE project completes first successful on-road demo of multiple vehicle platooning

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At the workshop a number of non-technical challenges for road trains were discussed, such as legal regulations, product liability and driver acceptance of automated vehicles. The participants in the first discussion included technical experts, politicians, legislators and traffic safety researchers.

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