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Bridgestone to acquire TomTom’s telematics business for $1B in cash

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TomTom is the number one provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe, a marketplace with very diverse in legal, commercial and cultural requirements. With this acquisition, Bridgestone adds core components to its Tire and Diversified Products as a Solution (Bridgestone T&DPaaS) strategy defining the company’s evolving business domain.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. in their emissions control system, and make tampering with an emissions control system a legal offense. —Environment Secretary Gove. billion (US$4.7-billion)

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In

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Open-Source AI Is Good for Us

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In 2024, that clash is spilling over into the law, and it has major implications for the future of open innovation in AI. In this environment, open models play a vital role. For the first time, these instruments establish a legal threshold beyond which models will be deemed “dual use” or “systemic risk” technologies.

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin: The facility’s story so far

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Other key personalities in Giga Berlin’s development such as Environment Minister Axel Vogel and Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) will also be present at the event. . Legal action has been taken about the issue. Future plans. Tesla is set to receive a supply of 1.4

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NHTSA to move ahead with regulations for vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light vehicles

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The decision to move forward comes after years of dedicated research into the overwhelming safety benefits provided by a connected vehicle environment.” NHTSA is also considering future actions on active safety technologies that rely on on-board sensors. —Greg Winfree, DOT Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology.

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Developing the Next Generation of AI Assistant

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And while cooking may be a part of the project to provide proof-of-concept in a low-stakes environment, the work lays the foundation to one day be used for everything from guiding mechanics through complex repair jobs to combat medics performing life-saving surgeries on the battlefield.