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Phoenix Motorcars, EasyMile win grant for development of first FMVSS-compliant autonomous shuttle bus in US

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The city of Houston is set to receive the first Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Buy America-compliant mid-size autonomous bus in the US. Jointly developed by Phoenix Motorcars and EasyMile , the EZ Zeus self-driving bus will be deployed in real-life traffic conditions.

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Driving Dystopia: Companies Are Getting Serious About Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Connectivity

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Before connected vehicles had become ubiquitous, numerous companies suggested that they would be networked into roadway infrastructure to improve safety and decrease traffic congestion. While the concept of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) connectivity has been around since at least the 1950s, any tangible progress has been relatively recent.

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BOEM approves first BP deepwater Gulf exploration plan to meet new standards following Deepwater Horion disaster

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Before approving this EP, BOEM confirmed BP’s compliance with the heightened standards established following the Deepwater Horizon disaster. In July 2011, BP announced additional safety enhancements and performance standards they would voluntarily implement in connection with its deepwater drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Ford launches 10-year project to transform Dearborn campus; sustainability in the built environment; Living Building Challenge

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million square feet of work space will be rebuilt and upgraded into even more technology-enabled and connected facilities. Just as the Rouge manufacturing renovation completed in 2003 set a new standard for sustainability, we expect to do the same as we transform our campuses into a modern, efficient complex that enhances the environment.

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DENSO to begin V2X technology field tests in China

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When an emergency vehicle is approaching, the technology will change the traffic light at intersections and alert surrounding vehicles to switch lanes. DENSO has been globally researching and developing V2X technology since 2003. The US is due to make a decision 2013 whether to standardize it on future cars and trucks.

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BMW Brilliance Automotive opens battery factory in Shenyang; 3rd battery factory in BMW Group production network

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The battery modules are then mounted together with the connections, control units and cooling units in an aluminium housing. The Shenyang location, with its Dadong and Tiexi automotive plants and engine plant with light-metal foundry, plays an important role in the BMW Group’s global production network. Click to enlarge.

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Pre-orders start for Mazda Axela in Japan; gasoline and hybrid models first, followed by diesel

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Since the launch of the first generation model in 2003, the Axela has sold more than 3.7 The all-new Axela marks the introduction of Mazda Connect, the company’s car-connectivity system based on Mazda’s Heads-Up Cockpit concept. Mazda’s idling stop system, i-stop, is standard on all SKYACTIV-G models and SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter

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