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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

Clean Fleet Report

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. This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. 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 Artificial Intelligence Can Boost EV Adoption

Get Electric Vehicle

For example, a recent IBM project entailed the development of a battery capable of faster charging without the use of nickel or cobalt. AI models may be trained to forecast how each change made to the cell, electrolyte or any other aspects of an EV battery would alter its performance. AI can also help with EV battery testing.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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