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Bosch and Daimler: San Jose to become pilot city for automated on-demand ride-hailing service; SAE Level 4/5

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Bosch and Daimler announced that San Jose, the third biggest city in California, is planned to be the pilot city for trials, targeted to begin during the second half of 2019, of the highly and fully automated driving (SAE Level 4/5) on-demand ride-hailing service recently announced by the two companies. Earlier post.)

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BAE Systems’ HybriDrive HDS300 technology to power new articulated buses in San Jose

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New Flyer Industries has selected BAE Systems’ HybriDrive HDS300 propulsion system to power a fleet of new 60-foot, low-floor rapid transit buses for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in San Jose, California. The simple design of the MTS reduces the cost of maintenance as well as the overall life cycle cost.

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Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA

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This time around, the camouflaged vehicle was sighted in San Jose, California. SPOTTED: NEW Model Y Juniper driving near San Jose, CA! This was despite the Model Y still sporting an older design. The post Apparent Tesla Model Y “Juniper” prototype spotted in San Jose, CA appeared first on TESLARATI.

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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

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The designs have completed extensive lab and vehicle tests, including safety certifications. The engineering activities of the HED system will primarily occur at the BAE Systems’ Sterling Heights, Michigan, and San Jose, California, facilities.

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NEVS and AutoX to collaborate on large-scale RoboTaxi deployment in Europe

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The partnership is directed towards a target of deploying the first large-scale RoboTaxi pilots in Europe by the end of 2020, demonstrating and evaluating technology and design of a new vehicle type that will shape mobility for a more sustainable future. Robotaxi vehicle concept.

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Lucid Motors opening 20 sales and service locations in N America through 2021

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San Jose Studio: Located at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, CA. In addition to the vehicle’s final interior and exterior designs, new details about production specifications, available configurations, and pricing information will also be shared. Miami Studio: Located at Brickell City Centre in Miami, FL.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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BMW eDrive Zones is a digital service designed to ease drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles’ access into city areas designated as zero-emissions zones. The feature is being piloted in three cities in California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. eDrive Zones.

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