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BMW Group, Meta’s Reality Labs accurately display stable AR and VR content in fast-moving car

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The BMW Group Technology Office USA in Mountain View and Meta’s Reality Labs Research have demonstrated for the first time the ability to display stable virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) content accurately to passengers in a fast-moving car, even when making turns, going over speed bumps, and accelerating.

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BMW Group hosts first conference on Quantum Computing for Automotive Challenges

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The BMW Group is hosting the first conference on Quantum Computing for Automotive Challenges. The BMW Group sees its role not only as one member of the quantum computing community but wants to actively network, collaborate and thereby bridge the gap between foundational and applied research. The event will take place online.

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Groupe PSA introduces new eVMP platform (Electric Vehicle Modular Platform) for C- and D-segment vehicles

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Between 2020 and 2025, Groupe PSA will gradually move from two multi-energy platforms to two 100% electrified platforms to support its e-mobility development. The group will launch electric vehicles in C- and D-segments from sedan to SUV in different regions of the world from 2023.

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Tier IV raises $9M from Quanta Computer to develop reference model for ECUs for autonomous driving

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This latest funding engages Quanta Computer and Tier IV to develop a new reference model of electronic control units (ECUs) for autonomous driving. Quanta Group currently employs over 90,000 employees worldwide with consolidated revenues amounting to US$34 billion for fiscal year 2018.

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BMW Group creates closed-loop material cycle for tungsten production tools

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The BMW Group has created a closed-loop material cycle for tungsten used in drill and milling bits for industrial machinery used in producing cars; the company is collecting old drill and milling bits at its plants in Germany and Austria for recycling. These drill and milling bits are already being used at BMW Group plants.

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BMW Group, Qualcomm and Arriver to form long-lasting strategic cooperation for joint development of Automated Driving software

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BMW Group, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The efforts will focus on creating a scalable platform for Automated Driving based on a common reference architecture, sensor-set specifications, and safety requirements with joint development, toolchain, and a data center for storage, reprocessing, and simulation.

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BMW Group and Microsoft launch Open Manufacturing Platform

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At Hannover Messe, Microsoft and the BMW Group announced a new community initiative to enable faster, more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector. This has enabled the BMW Group to greatly simplify its logistics processes via a central coordination of the transport system, creating greater logistics efficiency.

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