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Electric car better investment than solar
2016-06-07 01:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
MSN: The extra expense of an electric vehicle roughly equates to the cost of installing roof-top solar electricity generation, making it a better investment for environmental outcomes, says John Hancock, the head of the Smart Grid Forum. The forum, a future-casting electricity industry group established by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, has released a new report on how internet-enabled electricity management might shape the sector's future. "While installing solar panels on...
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Baidu starts testing driverless car on public roads in China
2016-06-06 23:26:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Chinese search engine Baidu plans to mass produce a driverless car in five years. Baidu is currently testing its model on public roads in Beijing and in Wuhu, in Anhui province, as well as in a closed testing area in Shanghai. Baidu plans to test its car in 10 cities across China to experience different weather, road and traffic conditions, The WSJ reports, citing Baidu senior VP Wang Jing. Wang said 93 percent of accidents in China are currently caused by human error, and Baidu is open to cooperation with ride-sharing companies. Wang also said that the first batch of self-driving cars will still have steering wheelseven though they don't really have too for people who want to "drive for fun".
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Germany wants stricter EU rules for car emissions
2016-06-06 20:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Germany wants stricter European Union rules on emissions from motor vehicles, the transport ministry said on Monday, confirming a report by the financial daily Handelsblatt. The proposal came after a German investigative committee last month listed 30 car models that showed suspiciously high levels of CO2 emissions and would require further testing. Germany subjected diesel models to tests after Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) admitted it had cheated U.S. emissions tests by installing software capable...
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Mitsubishi car alarm system 'hacked'
2016-06-06 09:07:05| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The alarm on Mitsubishi's Outlander hybrid can be turned off via security bugs in its on-board wi-fi, researchers have found.
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AutoDisruptor Beepi: Transforming Used Car Market with Online, Mobile Shopping
2016-06-05 00:38:20| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The Situation Peer to Peer car shoppers buy & sell pre-owned cars in 16 metros in 9 states without going to a dealership for test drive or delivery. The entire buy, sell, & finance of the transaction done on a smart phone or PC. Offers test drive with car inspection & money-back guarantee as a trusted brand. The Significance: Beepi algorithm enabling people to buy/sell cars in previously hidden market. Streamlined financing with Chase & credit unions. Ally Financial does leasing. Can pay with credit card or Bitcoin Buying process is started & finished online with delivery to the home or office. Find more on how Beepi is disrupting the preowned car market __________________________________________________________________________ The Article AutoDisruptor Beepi: Transforming Used Car Market with Online, Mobile Shopping appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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