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Ford and AccuWeather partner to bring MinuteCast hyper-local weather forecasting into vehicle

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The technology uses an exact street address or GPS location to provide minute-by-minute hyper-local weather forecasting, information about precipitation type, intensity and duration to the driver. The new technology will be demonstrated at the 2015 International CES, the largest consumer electronics show, 6-9 January in Las Vegas.

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The Boring Company adds a Polaris e6 ADA vehicle to its Vegas fleet

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The Boring Company (TBC) added a Polaris Gem e6 vehicle to its fleet in Las Vegas. According to u/komocode multiple people on Twitter have seen the Polaris e6 ADA vehicle passing through the Vegas tunnel. Although, Musk has teased a Tesla van that might be an excellent addition to TBC’s Vegas tunnels.

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Audi networks with traffic lights in Düsseldorf; “Green wave”

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At the same time, exact forecasts are the biggest challenge. The forecast algorithm improves itself continuously and learns how, for example, the traffic volume changes in morning commuter traffic or at midday when children leave nurseries and schools. The Audi fleet plays a decisive part in optimizing the traffic light forecasts.

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Ford battery supplier SK On remains bullish on EVs despite past challenges

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In late 2023, the South Korean battery supplier forecasted that electric vehicle (EV) sales would be sluggish in 2024. Our goal through the end of the decade, it remains strong and it remains in line with our plan,” SK On’s Chief Commercial Officer Min Sung told Bloomberg TV during CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

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The Boring Co. becomes finalist for San Antonio, Texas transport project

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San Antonio Express-News suggested that Elon Musk’s tunneling company aimed to generate income from the project by operating the loop, similar to its deal with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) with the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. . In Sin City, TBC runs the LVCC Loop for the LVCVA.

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CoBank report suggests self-driving vehicles could easily overwhelm current data center market

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Las Vegas announced that starting this year, it will allow Lyft and Motional to deploy a limited fleet of self-driving, driverless taxis with a full-fledged commercial launch slated for 2023. However, some local jurisdictions are beginning to allow limited use of self-driving technologies for ride share services.

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Aptiv to cut stake in robotaxi tech firm Motional, stop funding – ET Auto

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Aptiv’s 2024 profit forecast of USD 5.55 It has been offering the service in Las Vegas through Uber and Lyft. Aptiv’s 2024 profit forecast of USD 5.55 to USD 6.05 per share includes a non-cash equity loss of about USD 340 million, or USD 1.20 of earnings per share, related to Motional’s losses.

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