By Alexei Oreskovic and Ben Klayman
In 2012, a small team of Google Inc engineers and business staffers met with several of the world’s largest car makers, to discuss partnerships to build self-driving cars.
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Volvo Cars adds Android Auto to its next generation of cars
Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has joined the Open Automotive Alliance to make the Android smartphone platform available to drivers through its new ground-breaking user interface. This move brings together one of the world’s most progressive car companies and the world’s most popular smartphone platform, developed by Google.
Alok Pandey wins Tata’s Zestful Bollywood Pilgrimage
Tata Motors concluded the ‘Zestful Bollywood Pilgrimage’ – a unique virtual Bollywood Contest and has selected Mr. Alok Pandey as the winner of this unique property. The virtual contest will come alive in August as Mr. Pandey will embark on an exciting drive, discovering famous Bollywood locations. He will be among the first few to exclusively experience the dynamic Zest on Indian roads, in true filmy style.
GM adds 3 acres of solar arrays in Michigan
General Motors is increasing its renewable energy use with 3 acres of new solar arrays at two Michigan facilities. The company’s processing center in Swartz Creek and engine plant in Flint will feature 150 kW ground-mount solar arrays expected to generate a combined 400,000 kWh of renewable energy per year to the facilities’ grids. That is equivalent to the annual energy use of 25 homes.
Nissan targets double X-Trail sales in Europe
Nissan expects to double sales of the X-Trail in its European markets after giving the latest generation of the mid-sized SUV a less rugged design and a front-wheel-drive option.
