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Intel proves that autonomous vehicles are safe

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Intel's Mobileye CEO has offered the autonomous driving industry a mathematical formula to prove the safety of self-driving cars.
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Electric Village to open in Gisborne - NZ's first energy hub

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Flick will also power the region's first fast charging electric vehicle station which will be located on the main street outside the hub.
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Why Kiwis love plug-in hybrid vehicles

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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New Zealanders are gravitating towards plug-in hybrids, driven by their versatility for long trips and towing needs, reports a 'Flip the Fleet' survey.
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Electrification is coming for long haul trucks

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Hyliion has unveiled the 6X4HE System for long-haul trucks, promising up to 30% fuel savings, lower emissions, and better driver experience.
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This device will turn your car into a giant boombox

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Continental aims to revolutionize car audio by replacing speakers with actuators that vibrate surfaces, delivering excellent acoustics and reducing weight.
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How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.
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Intel's AI revolution: Introducing the world's first neural network processor

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Neuromorphic chips are inspired by the human brain, which will help computers make decisions based on patterns and associations.
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Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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​A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.
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SD-WAN benefits extend beyond eliminating MPLS

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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While reducing spend on MPLS is often cited as a key reason for SD-WAN, there are other key benefits, says Silver Peak's Jim Metzler.
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Vector plans on turning EVs into mobile power sources

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Vector aims to turn electric vehicles into mobile power sources as it seeks to drive innovation in the EV sector.
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Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
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15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...
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Samsung produces new storage system for driverless cars

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Samsung has unveiled the industry's first embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for use in future car applications.
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Electric vehicles could be an easy way for Kiwis to save money

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Flip the Fleet research reveals Kiwis could save vastly with EVs, as loans outweigh fuel and maintenance costs.
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NZ tech experts team up to develop EVs, robots and AI

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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NZ's top tech brains unite to steer the nation's tech evolution, with EVs, robots, and AI set to boost prosperity.
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Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
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Intel's new self-learning chip promises to accelerate artificial intelligence

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Intel has developed a self-learning neuromorphic chip, codenamed Loihi, that mimics the human brain and could revolutionize AI.
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3D printing a booming market across Asia Pacific

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Education is leading the charge with 3D printing, but there's another - somewhat surprising - growth market for the technology...
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Aussies are amped about Tesla batteries

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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74% of Aussies foresee battery storage revolutionising home energy, as Tesla leads the charge in large-scale battery deployment.
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Volvo's ground-breaking EV strategy embraced by the UN

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Volvo recognised by UN for groundbreaking electrification strategy as it becomes LEAD member of Global Compact.