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Salesforce and Toyota plot 'social network' for cars

The two companies plan to develop 'Toyota Friend', a type of private social network that would allow a car to transmit its needs to its owner

May 24, 2011 by Suzanne Tindal

Ford launches app, charger to go with Focus Electric

Ford on Friday unveiled its new Focus Electric vehicle, the first installment of five electric vehicles to be delivered by 2013. Ford is also launching a series of features and services ranging from apps to charger installation to enhance adoption.

January 7, 2011 by Larry Dignan

Bipartisan bills would stimulate electric vehicle infrastructure

What's this? Legislation that both Republicans and Democrats are pushing?

May 27, 2010 by Heather Clancy

SmartPlanet: For e-cars, connectivity overkill?

At the GreenNet conference in San Francisco, automotive-industry executives debate how much connectivity is suitable for electric vehicles, which need to be networked to take advantage of utility prices. Could too much information alienate buyers?

May 4, 2010 by Larry Dignan

Artificial intelligence: 55 years of research later - and where is AI now?

The world has come a long way since 1955 but has AI? What are AI researchers and their machine learning systems up to these days? And will there ever be a truly intelligent machine?

February 8, 2010 by Natasha Lomas

Bright idea needs money

Bright Automotive wants to green the delivery truck and corporate vehicle fleets of America. If only they can get some money.

June 2, 2009 by Harry Fuller

News to know: Mozilla; Windows Server; LinuxWorld; Apple

Notable headlines:Ryan Naraine: Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder Mary Jo Foley: What's next for Windows ServerMicrosoft finalizes SQL Server 2008TechRepublic: 10 questions (and answers) about Microsoft Live MeshDancho Danchev: Today's assignment : Coding an undetectable malwareFake CNN news items malware campaign spreading rapidlyJoe McKendrick: Expert: SOA vulnerable to DNS security flaw, tooLarry Dignan: Mozilla taps crowd for concepts: Will the browser usurp the OS?

August 6, 2008 by Larry Dignan

Taxis without drivers

The European 'CityMobil' project which involves 28 partners in 10 countries at a cost of €40 million plans to eliminate city drivers and three trial sites have already been selected. For example, in 2008, Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow airport will be connected to the car park by driverless electric cars along a 4-kilometer track.

September 8, 2006 by Roland Piquepaille