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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

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One of those reasons, he explained, is that globally about 20% of tires are taken out of service prematurely due to sidewall damage or a puncture. The company also says the tires are “currently fitted on a fleet of vehicles in Las Vegas and Thailand” with clients the company isn’t disclosing. With around 1.6

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Nissan unveils new LEAF; 150-mile range; high-power variant with larger battery in 2019

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Nissan revealed the Nissan LEAF electric vehicles in a global launch event in Yokohama, followed by its North American debut at a media event in Las Vegas. Maximum speed is 144 km/h (89 mph). In the US, the starting price was announced at $29,990—$690 below current 2017 LEAF starting MSRP.

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BMW Group launches high performance D3 platform: data-driven development for autonomous driving

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Data can be gathered globally but monitored centrally. In autumn 2017 the first group of engineers moved into the new building, which celebrated its official opening in April 2018. And as part of the CES in 2014, the BMW Group gave a demonstration of highly automated driving at the limits of performance on the Las Vegas Speedway.

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