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Visteon Corporation has been awarded the first production program for its Fusion connected platform by a leading European-based vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle line is expected to launch in 2018.
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Renault Group and Google are expanding their partnership on cloud computing, initiated in 2018, into a collaboration to develop platforms and services for the future of SDVs. A personalized experience onboard the vehicle (In-Car services) to adapt to driving behaviors, often-used destinations such as EV Charging Stations, etc.
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Up to 100% abatement of Personal Property Tax until 30 June 2024. Expansion of USA Parkway to connect Highway 50 to Interstate 80. million beginning in August 2018. Elements of the agreement include abatements, tax credits, an economic development rate rider, and an agreement on direct sales.
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Perfect for a first-mile-last-mile connection, the user either pays for rental time or distance traveled, whichever is less expensive. Initial properties will begin offering service by the end of summer 2018 with more locations coming on board every month. mile “Home Zone.”
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