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Google Adds Bike Directions in US to Google Maps

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Google has added biking directions in the US to Google Maps. This has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, according to the company, which unveiled the new feature at the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC. As with driving directions, one can click-and-drag the route to customize it.

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. In a real GRIDSMART system, they just send vehicle data to a controller, and it says, ‘I’ve got cars waiting, so it’s time to change the light.’

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Aclima partnering with Google to map outdoor air quality with Street View vehicles

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a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys environmental sensor networks, is partnering with Google Earth Outreach to map and better to understand urban air quality. More interactive mapping results are available at insights.aclima.io. —Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Program Manager for Google Earth Outreach.

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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The New C40 Recharge will be available in the Ultimate specification level and includes every available feature such as Android Operating System with Google imbedded, oversized fixed Panoramic Moonroof, Pixel LED lighting, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 360° Surround View Camera and Unique 20" wheels.

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Delphi introducing new plug-and-play cloud-based connectivity service for drivers; key fob functions and alerts

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The Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi will be available online and in Verizon Wireless stores in the coming weeks. The system operates through a downloadable Delphi smartphone app, available for Android 2.2 Among the alerts that can be generated by the connectivity system are: Check engine light. and later and Apple iOS 5.0

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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A choice of two diesel engines will be available at market launch. The latter ranges from traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, to the hybrid radio. The same applies to the Car-to-X service traffic light information, which is being rolled out in stages in selected European cities.

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