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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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Google Unveils Faster, Cheaper Mechanism To Track Worldwide Deforestation Online; Support for Land Use Change Measurement, Verification and Reporting

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Landsat images via Google Earth. Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, Google introduced an online suite of beta software that leverages cloud computing to track worldwide land-use changes such as deforestation. Google Earth, as analyzed by Carnegie Landsat Analysis System. Sources: USGS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250. Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. Fisker will sell a very limited number of vehicles in response to numerous global customer requests for a purchase option. Fisker Inc.

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Autonomous car rules advancing faster than the vehicles themselves: UN body

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Read more The Google-owned Waymo is among several autonomous vehicle startup working towards offering driverless, sustainable and reliable transportation. Safety concerns and the cost of developing next-level systems have slowed down progress on autonomous vehicles, but work on regulations is motoring ahead, said the UN.

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Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo

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After kicking off production of its first global electric SUV in February, the Honda Prologue began hitting US dealerships in March. Other key features include Google built-in, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a wireless phone charger. This amounts to an effective cost of $480 per month.

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Finding The Wisest Ways To Global AI Regulation

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Before we launch into this episode, I’d like to let listeners know that the cost of membership in the IEEE is currently 50 percent off for the rest of the year, giving you access to perks, including Spectrum Magazine and lots of education and career resources. The heads of OpenAI and Google have both openly discussed the need for regulations.

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