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Google Reveals Plans to Build Driverless Car
2014-06-02 00:16:14| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
By Mike Sheldrick, Senior Editor, Fleet Management Weekly Google will build 100-200 prototype driverless electric cars by the end of the year. Company Co-founder Sergey Brin revealed the project last week. It's a plastic, bubble-shaped two seater without steering wheels or brakes, except that current state laws require them and during early testing, company drivers can still take control with familiar devices. Top speed is 25 mph. It's not clear whether Google plans ultimately to manufacture the vehicles if they prove to be successful, or seek a partnership with an auto manufacturer or a tier one supplier. One rumor is that the prototypes will be built by Roush Industries, an engineering, design and manufacturer. In recent years, Roush has been prominent in equipping vehicles to operate on propane. READ MORE The Article Google Reveals Plans to Build Driverless Car appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Google to build self-driving cars
2014-05-28 04:00:20| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Google has announced that it will start building its own self-driving cars. They will have a stop/go button but no controls, steering wheels or pedals.
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Google will build another six solar power plants in the U.S.
2013-11-18 14:28:46| InfoWorld: Top News
Google has announced plans to continue its rollout of solar energy plants in the U.S. with its second largest investment to date: $80 million for six new facilities. So far, Google has committed over $1 billion to wind and solar power plants that create clean energy and generate "attractive financial returns," it said in a blog post.
Google to Build Wireless Networks in Africa, Asia
2013-05-28 08:10:57| Wireless - Topix.net
Google is working to connect a billion or more new Internet users in the emerging markets of Africa and Asia, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Google to build YouTube app for Windows Phone 8
2013-05-24 23:08:34| CNET News.com
After a public tussle, Microsoft and Google have agreed to jointly build a native YouTube app for Windows Phone 8, which will be released within a few weeks. [Read more]
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