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Automotive stories - Page 40

Self driving car

The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.
Mercury converts classic car

Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.
Connected vehicle

SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
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Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.
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Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.
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Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.
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State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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The North Korean threat group known to some as Reaper (APT37) is eyeing bigger targets with more sophisticated tactics.
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Trend Micro & Panasonic launch mission to advance connected car security

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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The two companies aim to thwart cyber risks that jeopardise connected car safety - particularly security in ECUs and infotainment systems.
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NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
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VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.
Ev fund

The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.
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Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Thousands of tourists in New Zealand may soon tour in electric campervans as Jucy begins a pioneering EV trial, aiming to meet eco-friendly travel demand.
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Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.
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Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.
Spark

Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
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Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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As Kiwis dream of a new car in 2018, SUVs and utes top the wishlist, though electric vehicles are gaining traction, with over 6,000 now on NZ roads.
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Intel continues to push towards full vehicle autonomy in 2018

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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self-driving cars
Mobileye's new fourth-generation EyeQ system-on-chip will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future...
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Samsung is creating digital cockpits for connected cars

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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The digital cockpit platform combines 5G technology and the IoT to provide an intelligent connected car experience...
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Toyota's bus of the future may deliver your pizza

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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Toyota announces new mobility service alliance and unveils e-Palette concept vehicle at CES. Launch partners include Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut.
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AI takes control of Auckland's power grid, that's not scary at all

Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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The mDERMS programme uses the latest technology to better monitor, analyse, and control Auckland's energy network...