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Ford demonstrating cloud-based technology to optimize plug-in powertrain efficiency at ITS World Congress

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Ford Motor Company is publicly demonstrating smart electrification technology that uses cloud-based computing and data to optimize a plug-in hybrid’s powertrain efficiency at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Orlando. Cities such as London, Berlin and Stockholm already have such zones. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Elektromotive Will Install 100th Elektrobay Charging Station in London by End of May

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Elektromotive will complete the installation of its 100th Elektrobay charging station in London by the end of next month. Usage has led to increased demand for electric vehicle charging stations, resulting in additional roadside Elektrobays being introduced across London. Elektromotive installed its first unit in Westminster in 2006.

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Ford unveiling Evos Concept with cloud-optimized plug-in hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt show; previews new global design language

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The company said the four-door, four-seat fastback concept with plug-in hybrid powertrain previews its new global design language, while exploring key future powertrain and vehicle technologies. The other customer benefits of Ford’s approach include: The personalized, cloud-connected lifestyle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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The 25 experiments address four global megatrends—explosive population growth; an expanding middle class; air quality and public health concerns; and changing customer attitudes and priorities—challenging today’s transportation model and limiting personal mobility, especially in urban areas. —Mark Fields.

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Hologram-in-a-Box Can Teleport You Anywhere

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a start-up in Los Angeles, have begun shipping portable plug-and-play, cabinet-based holoportal systems the size of a telephone booth. a start-up in Los Angeles, have begun shipping portable plug-and-play, cabinet-based holoportal systems the size of a telephone booth. ARHT Media , based in Toronto, Canada, and PORTL Inc.,

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Ford working with Google Prediction API to enable vehicles independently to change behavior for optimal driveability and fuel efficiency

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At the 2011 Google I/O developer conference this week, Ford researchers presented a conceptual case of how the Google Prediction API could alter the performance of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Cities such as London, Berlin, and Stockholm already have such zones. Integral to this next-step work is personal information security.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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Still, the company will respond to a push by theObama administration for carmakers to sell plug-ins, he said. “We We are thinking about plug-in hybrids, but we aren’tthinking about commercializing one right away,” Fukui said. We are thinking aboutextending that application to plug-in hybrids.” General Motors Corp., at 4:01 p.m.

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