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NewsSeptember 5, 2019

Retirement Communities Perfect for Self-Driving Cars, Startup Claims

The startup, which has secured a license to deploy its autonomous ride-hailing service at The Villages in Fla., says retirement communities might be the only places to support autonomy for some time.

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ArticlesSeptember 5, 2019

The Urgent Need to Cross Pollinate Car Rental and Mobility Services

On-demand business models are rapidly evolving as car rental, car sharing, ride-hailing, and public transport are merging into Mobility-as-a-Service platforms. Experimentation is critical to help resolve untested legal issues around data management, liability, and duty of care.

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Articlesby Paul ClintonSeptember 4, 2019

Rethinking Driver Engagement with Design Thinking and Technology

LeasePlan USA has rolled out a virtual assistant to support a new strategic direction that moves fleet drivers to the forefront.

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NewsAugust 29, 2019

Daimler Shares Vision for Share Now, Formerly car2go

Daimler’s carsharing partnership with BMW, Share Now, will expand its footprint using all-electric smart models and combine with different means of transport. Another initiative, the Ready to Share service allows smart owners to share their vehicles privately through the Share Now app.

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NewsAugust 29, 2019

Ford Executive Predicts Self-Driving Cars Will Only Last Four Years

Ford’s operations chief for its autonomous vehicle division predicts that autonomous vehicles will be so in demand, and used so deliberately, that they will succumb to substantial wear and tear.

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NewsAugust 28, 2019

Advanced Safety Tech Annoys Drivers, J.D. Power Finds

A new J.D. Power survey finds car buyer demand for semi-autonomous safety technology is threatened by overbearing alerts that are causing many to disable their systems, increasing the risk of a collision.

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NewsAugust 28, 2019

Toyota to Provide EVs, Autonomous Vehicles for 2020 Tokyo Games

The fleet will feature about 500 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and 850 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and showcase Toyota’s new models and concepts, such as the Toyota concept-i, which will demonstrate Level 4 autonomous driving around Olympic venues.

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NewsAugust 26, 2019

Ford Subsidiary Partners with Maker of Electric Work Vehicles

The partnership between Ford Smart Mobility subsidiary, Autonomic, and Ayro, a maker of compact electric vehicles for consumer and commercial applications, will allow the two companies to integrate fleet telematics software that enables operation of low-speed electric fleets.

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NewsAugust 23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Unveils All-Electric Minivan

Mercedes-Benz Vans battery-electric Concept EQV van can travel up to 250 miles on a single charge. The van makes its debut at this year’s IAA in Hannover, Germany in September.

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NewsAugust 22, 2019

What Happens When Autonomous Technology Goes Wrong?

The report explains the test results of 40 individuals and gives suggestions on what mobility and infrastructure changes may need to be implemented to ensure safety on roadways.

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