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Kiwi company paving the way to brave new AI world – PwC report

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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NZ at forefront of AI tech, with local firms like Soul Machines leading, reports PwC, predicting a £21.6tn global boost by 2030.
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Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
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Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...
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NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
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Tesla model three expected to start production on Friday

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Tesla's eagerly awaited Model 3 enters production this Friday, with first deliveries set for a grand handover event on the 28th.
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Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.
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Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Ricoh New Zealand has expanded its partnership with 3D printing and additive manufacturing vendor Stratasys taking over local sales and support.
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Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.
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Ford announces new AI and robotics research team

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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Ford revs up innovation with a dedicated AI and robotics research arm to steer the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.
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Exclusive: Three sports cars that embrace an electric future

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Meet the electric titans redefining speed: Porsche 918 Spyder, BMW i8 and Acura NSX, leading the charge in sports car innovation.
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Ingram Micro NZ gets touchy-feely with latest deal

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Ingram Micro New Zealand says it's giving resellers a great reason to get back in touch with customers following its latest vendor signing.
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AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Volvo's new venture with Autoliv and NVIDIA aims to develop advanced AI for self-driving cars, increasing safety and reducing congestion on the roads.
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Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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NSW's move towards intelligent transport embraces a future of driverless vehicles, revolutionising road safety and urban mobility.
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EV world New Zealand, NZ's first electric vehicle showcase

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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New Zealand's largest conference organiser, Conferenz, announces its first dedicated electric vehicle show, EV World NZ.
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Three epic electric motorbikes you'll see cruising down your street soon

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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From the high-speed Lightning LS-218 to the powerful Brutus V9 and the sleek Energica EGO, these electric motorbikes are set to redefine cool on the streets.
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Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.
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LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.
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Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.
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Cultural issues number one obstacle to digital transformation - report

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Corporate culture is the biggest barrier to becoming a digital organisation, risking falling behind, according to Capgemini and Brian Solis.
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Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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La Trobe University in Melbourne gears up for a pioneering autonomous shuttle trial, aimed at transforming student transit.