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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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UNWRITTEN rules of EV Charging! | EV Basics

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We’ve all been there where we’ve tried something new, stepped out of our comfort zone, and dove into something we aren’t familiar with head first, and then you’re left wondering if we’re making a huge mistake or if you already looked like a pro. We see this all the time on road trips.

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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

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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. Most of these advanced vehicles will be electric or plug-in hybrids. So far, permits have been issued to Google, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Delphi, and Audi.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. You may also want to stock up on jumper cables and a mobile phone charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet in your vehicle. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Keep charged. This article may contain affiliate links.

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See You On the EPN Solar Homes Tour

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Dency charges his plug-in electric car using the clean, renewable energy he produces from the solar panels on the roof of his Hermosa Beach house. They’re each great examples of how well solar works here in the South Bay, but only Dency’s house will feature your Creative Greenius as a volunteer docent.

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How One Bad Manny Can P**s Away Your Brand

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And do you think anyone at Leviton bothered to even Google me? It worked fine for six years, first in charging the electric Rav4 and then starting in 2017 our two new electric Chevy Bolts. My electrician tested both the Circuit breaker and the NEMA plug which tested fine. Good Morning Emanuel, Thanks for your prompt reply.

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