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Groupe PSA and Huawei showcase their first connected vehicle

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The DS 7 CROSSBACK is the first Groupe PSA vehicle using the PSA IoT “Connected Vehicle Modular Platform” (CVMP) and equipped with Huawei technology for new connected services. Groupe PSA built the CVMP for its connected vehicles using Huawei’s OceanConnect IoT platform.

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Daimler Trucks North America collaborates with AT&T and Microsoft on new connectivity solutions for HD trucks

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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced new collaborations with AT&T and Microsoft Corporation with the goal of delivering further enhancements to its Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services. With about 400 000 connected vehicles worldwide, Daimler Trucks is by far the industry leader in connectivity.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. The communication module with on-board SIM card will enable the use of the extensive Mercedes me connect services.

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MAN to showcase new electric trucks at IAA: eTGM and eTGE

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The urban environment is where eTrucks can truly demonstrate their strengths. It was for this reason that MAN founded the digital brand RIO in 2016 as a way of connecting the world of transport with the aid of an open, cloud-based platform and making it more economical and ecological. Top: MAN eTGM. Bottom: MAN eTGE.

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Video Friday: Pedipulate

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Legged robots have the potential to become vital in maintenance, home support, and exploration scenarios. In order to interact with and manipulate their environments, most legged robots are equipped with a dedicated robot arm, which means additional mass and mechanical complexity compared to standard legged robots. Lex Fridman ]

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MAN to showcase new electric trucks at IAA: eTGM and eTGE

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The urban environment is where eTrucks can truly demonstrate their strengths. It was for this reason that MAN founded the digital brand RIO in 2016 as a way of connecting the world of transport with the aid of an open, cloud-based platform and making it more economical and ecological. Top: MAN eTGM. Bottom: MAN eTGE.

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CaFCP report concludes California needs 68 hydrogen fueling stations by end of 2015 to support first commercial wave of fuel cell vehicles

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The total cost to expand to 68 stations, and provide operations and maintenance support until the stations become profitable is estimated at $65 million. With an estimated 53,000 vehicles on the road in the 2017 timeframe, more than 100 stations would be necessary to ensure the network has enough capacity for these additional vehicles.

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