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Bosch and Daimler: San Jose to become pilot city for automated on-demand ride-hailing service; SAE Level 4/5

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Bosch and Daimler announced that San Jose, the third biggest city in California, is planned to be the pilot city for trials, targeted to begin during the second half of 2019, of the highly and fully automated driving (SAE Level 4/5) on-demand ride-hailing service recently announced by the two companies. Earlier post.)

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QuantumScape expands to Asia-Pacific region with new R&D enter in Japan

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QuantumScape is developing solid-state lithium-metal battery technology that is designed to deliver a combination of high energy density coupled with fast charging capabilities that are difficult to achieve with conventional lithium-ion battery chemistries.

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Lucid Motors opening 20 sales and service locations in N America through 2021

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San Jose Studio: Located at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, CA. In addition to the vehicle’s final interior and exterior designs, new details about production specifications, available configurations, and pricing information will also be shared. Miami Studio: Located at Brickell City Centre in Miami, FL.

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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

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The designs have completed extensive lab and vehicle tests, including safety certifications. The engineering activities of the HED system will primarily occur at the BAE Systems’ Sterling Heights, Michigan, and San Jose, California, facilities.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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BMW eDrive Zones is a digital service designed to ease drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles’ access into city areas designated as zero-emissions zones. The feature is being piloted in three cities in California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. eDrive Zones.

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Audi opens Automated Driving Development R&D office in Silicon Valley; ADAS specifically for North America

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Audi has opened its new Audi Automated Driving Development (A2D2) R&D office in San Jose to create Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) specifically for the North American market. Designers working in the Audi Design Loft in Malibu, California, created the unique graphics and logo specifically for A2D2.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ spotted testing in the U.S. uncovered

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This Model 3 Highland was spotted on Highway 280 in California in between San Francisco and San Jose: The Model 3 Highland pictured here is fitted with manufacturer plates, which means this is Tesla testing the vehicle. Tesla has been relatively tight-lipped with when the Model 3 Highland will come to the U.S.