Carmakers join forces in green new world

It has been around (or lacking) for decades now, as the internet started to spread and make a bigger impact on the world. However, cybersecurity related to cars is a rather new thing.

Siemens AG, a global player in the field of electric drivetrains and Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., Ltd.

That is not the only example of carmakers joining forces to avoid being beholden to the tech giants. In August BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen’s Audi division jointly bought Here, a mapping service, from Nokia, to ensure that carmakers have an independent provider rather than having to depend on Google Maps.

Nissan has sold about 20Leaf cars around the world so far.Toyota and BMW executives said sharing research can speed up development.

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Uber will begin real-world tests of self-driving car technology in the coming weeks, putting a custom Ford Fusion onto the streets of Pittsburgh.The car will drive around the city collecting mapping data and testing out its self-driving technology, Uber said in a blog post.

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Google, Uber and Lyft have joined forces with automakers Volvo and For creating a coalition to influence\u00a0lawmakers, regulators and the public, Automotive News reported on Tuesday.\n\nThe new lobby, dubbed\u00a0The Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets, will be led by David Stricklan long-time safety watchdog who was\u00a0formerly the head of the\u00a0U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Lichtblick and German automaker Volkswagen are joining forces and promising to stir up the energy market with an unusual plan. Instead of relying on massive energy facilities, the average consumer may soon have a miniature power station in their basement.