Automotive stories - Page 40
The VW Bus is back, and it's gone green
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Volkswagen to release production version of I.D. Buzz concept electric vehicle in 2022 following popular demand. #EVs #Volkswagen.
Airways to pilot flying taxi tracking software
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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airways corp of new zealand
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uav
Airways has announced the development of a nationwide, unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management system to prepare NZ for the flying car future.
Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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air-taxi
Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world's first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.
Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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malware
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robots
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ransomware
Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.
How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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auckland transport
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tesla
New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.
The new chip that enables AI processing for autonomous cars
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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self-driving cars
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renesas
Renesas Electronics announced its new R-Car V3H system-on-chip that delivers high computer vision performance and AI processing.
Mercury converts a 1957 Ford Fairlane to plug-in electric
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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mercury
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evs
Mercury's '57 Fairlane goes electric, igniting Kiwi passion for cleaner, classic rides. #EVRevolution #NZTech.
SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
Kiwis embrace EVs as part of a longer sustainability journey
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A survey by Flip the Fleet reveals Kiwi electric vehicle owners are taking further steps towards sustainability, from reducing waste to installing solar panels.
Huawei uses AI-powered smartphone to autonomously drive a car
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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ai
Huawei pushes the limits of AI with its Mate 10 Pro, transforming a Porsche Panamera into a driverless car that not only sees but understands its surroundings.
Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.
State-sponsored North Korean cyberespionage group continues to weaponize tactics
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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healthtech
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fireeye
The North Korean threat group known to some as Reaper (APT37) is eyeing bigger targets with more sophisticated tactics.
Trend Micro & Panasonic launch mission to advance connected car security
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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iot
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trend micro
The two companies aim to thwart cyber risks that jeopardise connected car safety - particularly security in ECUs and infotainment systems.
NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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ubco
UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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iot
VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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cartech
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evs
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qualifications
More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.
Jucy set to introduce electric campervan fleet
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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jucy
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evs
Thousands of tourists in New Zealand may soon tour in electric campervans as Jucy begins a pioneering EV trial, aiming to meet eco-friendly travel demand.
Jaguar Land Rover backs self-driving taxi startup
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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self-driving cars
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jaguar land rover
Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures invests USD $4.1 million in Voyage to support the global development of self-driving taxis, starting in California.
Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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iot
New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.