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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Ltd (JingJu) aims to combine the two companies’ strengths in new energy fleet operation and AI transportation solutions to develop next-generation connected-car systems. DiDi started partnership programs with automakers and fleet operators in 2016, and launched the DiDi Auto Alliance, an industry-chain partnership network in April 2018.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has agreed with with the U.S. FCA US will conduct an emissions recall to update emission control software in an estimated 100,000 model-year 2014-2016 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.0-liter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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With 2 million taxi drivers connected to the app, DiDi is now the world’s leading online platform for taxi-hailing. The platform will introduce to individuals and corporate partners not only diversified models from automakers, but also auto-related finance and insurance services. In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1

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Toyota launches e-Palette autonomous electric concept and mobility system

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Announced in 2016, the MSPF is Toyota’s framework for a range of connected vehicle applications, providing a full suite of services needed to support Mobility-as—Service (MaaS) ranging from vehicle leasing and insurance to fleet management and big data. Toyota remains committed to making ever better cars.

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The Auto Industry Must Aim 100% Electrification In 2 & 3-wheeler Segments Says Amitabh Kant

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The country’s focus must be on shared, connected, and electrified transportation, Kant stated at the annual meeting of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). He did agree, however, that the EV sector still confronts hurdles in terms of financing these vehicles. ” Said, Kant.

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USDA provides $91M loan guarantee to Cool Planet for biogasoline blendstock plant; biomass pyrolysis and catalytic conversion

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The output of these processing stations is connected to an array of catalysts. Fuel produced from the pilot plant has been fleet-tested in a blend formulation in several standard configuration automobiles. An additional project financed from these funds will be announced later this month. Earlier post.).

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Toyota Research Institute launches Toyota AI Ventures with $100M investment

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures , a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies. TRI participated in Nauto’s $12M Series A financing in August 2016.

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