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• Panasonic upgrades infotainment to enable voice commands without cloud

  08-01-2018 23:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Panasonic is upgrading its next-generation infotainment system so that Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant will respond to voice commands even when the vehicle loses its cloud connection.
  
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• Toyota unveils e-Palette self-driving concept for rides, deliveries

  08-01-2018 23:18
  
  Filed under:CES,Toyota,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial Vehicles,Concept Cars,ElectricIt'll come in three sizes, from Amazonian to Pizza Hut delivery sidewalk botContinue reading Toyota unveils e-Palette self-driving concept for rides, deliveries Toyota unveils e-Palette self-driving concept for rides, deliveries originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - Kia reveals new mobility vision and technology

  08-01-2018 22:32
  Kia said its new 'Boundless for all' future mobility vision, presented at the 2018 CES here in Las Vegas, will bring "a future in which opportunities for mobility and transportation are endless".
  
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• Kia aims to sell vehicles with level 4 autonomous tech by 2021

  08-01-2018 22:20
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-01-09 (All day)
  Kia also planning to start testing its autonomous tech on public roads at the beginning of next yearKia is aiming to sell vehicles with level 4 autonomous technology by 2021, with public testing of driverless tech to begin next year, the company has announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  The South Korean manufacturer is aiming to launch a “large-scale test fleet for autonomous technology” on public roads from 2019, with commercial
  
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• Kia aims to introduce vehicles with level 4 autonomous tech by 2021

  08-01-2018 22:20
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-01-09 (All day)
  Kia also planning to start testing its autonomous tech on public roads at the beginning of next yearKia is aiming to introduce vehicles with level 4 autonomous technology by 2021, with public testing of driverless tech to begin next year, the company has announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  The South Korean manufacturer is aiming to launch a “large-scale test fleet for autonomous technology” on public roads from 2019, with comme
  
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• Cadillac XT4 crossover to be built in Kansas City

  08-01-2018 22:20
  
  Filed under:Cadillac,Chevrolet,GM,CrossoverThe crossover previously known as the XT3 will be built alongside the Malibu to spread costs.Continue reading Cadillac XT4 crossover to be built in Kansas City Cadillac XT4 crossover to be built in Kansas City originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 16:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mazda N.A. promotes CFO to executive vice president

  08-01-2018 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mazda North American Operations is expanding the duties of its finance chief, Jim Lievois, to include sales, service and marketing.
  
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• GM to debut Silverado medium-duty pickups in March

  08-01-2018 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  GM said it will reveal its new Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty pickups at the Work Truck Show in March, nearly a decade after abandoning the segment.
  
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• Ujet electric scooter combines technology and design

  08-01-2018 21:31
  
  Filed under:Green,Videos,CES,Misc. Automakers,Transportation Alternatives,Smartphone,Technology,Motorcycle,Electric,LightweightThis baby's got the looks and the range.Continue reading Ujet electric scooter combines technology and design Ujet electric scooter combines technology and design originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New universal charging tech to allow EV drivers to use any plug

  08-01-2018 21:25
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-01-08 20:45
  Continental's AllCharge tech would allow EV drivers to use any existing AC or DC plug to recharge their carA new universal charging technology is set allow future electric car drivers to use any cable-based charging station to recharge the batteries in their car. 
  Tech and tyre company Continental has launched two new charging systems for electric cars at this years Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Continental AllCharge system is said to serve
  
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• Kia to expand WiBLE car sharing to Europe

  08-01-2018 21:13
  Kia plans to extend its WiBLE car sharing service to new regions, the automaker announced at the CES show here in Las Vegas on Monday.
  
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• CES - Kia to expand WiBLE car sharing to Europe

  08-01-2018 21:13
  Kia plans to extend its WiBLE car sharing service to new regions, the automaker announced at the CES show here in Las Vegas on Monday.
  
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• Mexico auto exports set record in 2017

  08-01-2018 21:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mexico's auto industry set record highs for production and exports of light vehicles in 2017, sending more than 2.3 million cars and light trucks to the U.S.
  
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• Chevy Silverado 4500 and 5500 medium duty commercial trucks are coming

  08-01-2018 20:44
  
  Filed under:Chevrolet,Truck,Commercial VehiclesThey're successors to the Chevy Kodiak (and its GMC TopKick counterpart).Continue reading Chevy Silverado 4500 and 5500 medium duty commercial trucks are coming Chevy Silverado 4500 and 5500 medium duty commercial trucks are coming originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toyota unveils self-driving concept for deilveries

  08-01-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Toyota showed off a self-driving electric concept vehicle that it will tailor for companies to use for tasks like ride hailing and package delivery.
  
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• Gentex invests in smart home tech firm

  08-01-2018 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  In an effort to meld vehicles with smart home devices, supplier Gentex has taken an equity stake in smart home technology startup Yonomi.
  
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• FCA shares hit record in Milan

  08-01-2018 19:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles shares hit a record high in Milan on Monday on a growing tide of analysts' expectations that the carmaker's coveted Jeep brand will unlock even greater value this year.
  
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• Aston Martin electric supercar might be in the works

  08-01-2018 19:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Aston Martin,Coupe,Electric,Performance,SupercarsThe CEO touts its expertise in weight, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.Continue reading Aston Martin electric supercar might be in the works Aston Martin electric supercar might be in the works originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:35:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• CES - Toyota announces e-pallette

  08-01-2018 19:02
  Toyota Motor Corporation on Monday announced its E-palette business system which chairman Akio Toyoda described as a "mobile showroom as a platform for an e-commerce-on-demand retail experience, a multi purpose moving experience, mobile personal shops, an individual, personalised mobile showroom".
  
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• CES - Imagine an e-pallette system cluster at Burning Man - Akio Toyoda

  08-01-2018 19:02
  Toyota Motor Corporation on Monday announced its E-palette business system which chairman Akio Toyoda described as a "mobile showroom as a platform for an e-commerce-on-demand retail experience, a multi purpose moving experience, mobile personal shops, an individual, personalised mobile showroom".
  
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• Ferrari, BMW lend expertise to Olympic bobsled, skeleton, luge

  08-01-2018 19:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,BMW,Ferrari,McLaren,RacingContinue reading Ferrari, BMW lend expertise to Olympic bobsled, skeleton, luge Ferrari, BMW lend expertise to Olympic bobsled, skeleton, luge originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Self-driving Toyota e-Palette Concept EV and mobility Alliance revealed

  08-01-2018 18:54
  
  Dan Smith2018-01-08 17:55
  Toyota reveals new EV concept called the e-Palette, and has also announced the e-Palette Alliance in partnership with Amazon and UberToyota has revealed the e-Palette Concept at this year’s Consumer Electrics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with the aim of enhancing the Japanese manufacturer’s presence as a Mobility Services Platform (MSPF). 
  The e-Palette is a fully autonomous EV and comes in three different sizes, ranging from four to seven metres long. It&r
  
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• 2018 Ford F-150 Powerstroke vs. 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: comparing the specs

  08-01-2018 18:45
  
  Filed under:Ford,RAM,Car Buying,Truck,DieselThey're remarkably close.Continue reading 2018 Ford F-150 Powerstroke vs. 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: comparing the specs 2018 Ford F-150 Powerstroke vs. 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: comparing the specs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Aptiv’s self-driving Lyfts at CES take erratic Las Vegas traffic in stride

  08-01-2018 18:24
  
  Filed under:Etc.,CES,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Autonomous,Commercial VehiclesThey're driving to set destinations, but not on any set routeContinue reading Aptiv’s self-driving Lyfts at CES take erratic Las Vegas traffic in stride Aptiv’s self-driving Lyfts at CES take erratic Las Vegas traffic in stride originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:24:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes X-Class goes camping with new concept accessories

  08-01-2018 18:11
  
  James Brodie2018-01-08 17:25
  Mercedes to showcase new concept camping accessories for the X-Class pick-up truck at CMT show in Stuttgart next weekMercedes has set out to prove that its new X-Class is versatile, and to that end the German marque will present its new pick-up truck in camper van form at the Caravan, Motor, Touristik (CMT) show in Stuttgart next week.
  With assistance from caravan specialists Tischer, The X-Class can now sport a detachable cabin, mounted in the loading bay and extend
  
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• ZF targets Q3 for blockchain mobility payment platform debut

  08-01-2018 17:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  ZF Friedrichshafen said it will introduce Car eWallet, its in-car payment system, in Germany in the third quarter.
  
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• Police take inconsistent approach to monitoring drink drivers

  08-01-2018 17:26
  
  Hugo Griffiths2018-01-09 23:01
  Exclusive investigation reveals only some police forces place intelligence markers on all disqualified drivers’ carsDrivers previously disqualified for drink-driving may be issued with a ‘marker’ on their car depending on where they live, Auto Express can reveal, after an investigation found Britain’s police forces differ in their monitoring of convicted motorists.
  If officers have previously linked an individual to a crime, then a digital &
  
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• Byton Concept SUV revealed: Connected, self-driving and electric

  08-01-2018 17:05
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Misc. Automakers,Green Automakers,Technology,SUV,Autonomous,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,LuxuryByton says the production version will start at $45,000.Continue reading Byton Concept SUV revealed: Connected, self-driving and electric Byton Concept SUV revealed: Connected, self-driving and electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:05:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW names new head of U.S. sales

  08-01-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen of America has tapped an executive from its sibling Skoda brand in the United Kingdom to take over sales operations for the VW brand in the U.S. The company said Duncan Movassaghi will replace Ron Stach as senior vice president for U.S.
  
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• Bosch unveils mobility technology at CES

  08-01-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bosch is expanding its capabilities in two areas that will be crucial to autonomous vehicles: connected parking and high-definition mapping.
  
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• CES - Bosch unveils Telematics eCall Plug

  08-01-2018 16:46
  Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions is to unveil its Telematics eCall Plug (TEP), a retrofit plug-in sensor device at CES 2018
  
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• Elon Musk plans Tesla Supercharger drive-in restaurant, and Twitter goes nuts

  08-01-2018 16:45
  
  Filed under:Green,Weird Car News,Tesla,ElectricAn old-fashioned drive-in, with rock 'n' roll and roller skates, near an L.A. Supercharger.Continue reading Elon Musk plans Tesla Supercharger drive-in restaurant, and Twitter goes nuts Elon Musk plans Tesla Supercharger drive-in restaurant, and Twitter goes nuts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:45:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Watch: BMW will attempt car-to-car refueling during 8-hour drift

  08-01-2018 16:00
  
  Filed under:Motorsports,Weird Car News,BMW,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceFile under: Don't try this at homeContinue reading Watch: BMW will attempt car-to-car refueling during 8-hour drift Watch: BMW will attempt car-to-car refueling during 8-hour drift originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Big-rig semi trucks have big month and year: Sales jump 77 percent

  08-01-2018 15:55
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Truck,Commercial VehiclesContinue reading Big-rig semi trucks have big month and year: Sales jump 77 percent Big-rig semi trucks have big month and year: Sales jump 77 percent originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:55:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bullitt Mustang might be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson

  08-01-2018 15:20
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,Auctions,Coupe,PerformanceThe car doesn't have any images, nor much identifying information.Continue reading Bullitt Mustang might be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Bullitt Mustang might be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Kia to release 16 electrified cars by 2025

  08-01-2018 15:13
  
  Martin Saarinen2018-01-09 (All day)
  Kia's first ever hydrogen fuel-cell car will join five hybrids, five plug-ins and five full EVsKia will introduce 16 new electrified vehicles by 2025, including the company’s first-ever fuel-cell electric vehicle in 2020, the South Korean manufacturer confirmed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  ““By 2025, we will offer a total of 16 advanced powertrain vehicles, with five new hybrids and plug-in hybrids, five new battery EVs, and
  
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• Audi Q8 flagship luxury crossover nearly revealed in spy shots

  08-01-2018 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Spy Photos,Audi,Crossover,SUV,LuxuryIt sticks close to the concept's shape.Continue reading Audi Q8 flagship luxury crossover nearly revealed in spy shots Audi Q8 flagship luxury crossover nearly revealed in spy shots originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• VW group sales reportedly hit 10.7 million cars, beating Toyota

  08-01-2018 14:45
  
  Filed under:Earnings/Financials,Audi,Porsche,Toyota,VolkswagenBERLIN — Volkswagen group sales probably rose to around 10.7 million cars last year and kept the German behemoth ahead of Toyota as the world's largest automaker, Bild am Sonntag reported, citing in-house VW estimates.Higher delivery figures across the group, which includes premium brands Audi and Porsche, helped drive revenue above 220 billion euros ($264.62 billion) for the first time ever after the 2016 record of 217 billion
  
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• Visteon CEO steers toward autonomous vehicles, mobility at CES

  08-01-2018 14:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Visteon CEO Sachin Lawande is betting the supplier's future on a single vision. Visteon at CES is unveiling DriveCore, a sort of central command for electronics and software for autonomous cars.
  
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• Adient to present seating concept at NAIAS 2018

  08-01-2018 14:21
  Seating supplier Adient will showcase its future mobility solutions at next week's North American International Auto Show.
  
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• CES 2018 brings a buffet of automotive tech — here's a taste

  08-01-2018 14:00
  
  Filed under:Green,CES,Emerging Technologies,Gadgets,TechnologyFor going on three decades, CES is the reason I don't make New Year's resolutions, like going on a diet or quitting drinking. While I realize that this is certainly a champagne problem, heading to Vegas is not my ideal way to kick off the new year. Or even end it, since I'm not a fan of Sin City.Whereas most people go to Vegas expecting to pig out on all-you-can-eat buffets and engage in all-night drinking and gambling binges, I've ma
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover reports record 2017 sales

  08-01-2018 13:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  JLR said sales rose 7 percent to a record 621,109 vehicles in 2017 but warned it faces tough conditions in its home market.
  
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• VW and NVIDIA combine on AI

  08-01-2018 13:55
  Volkswagen and NVIDIA have shared their vision for how AI and deep learning will shape the development of a new generation of intelligent Volkswagen vehicles using the 'NVIDIA DRIVE IX' platform to create 'new cockpit experiences and improve safety'.
  
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• Cisco and Hyundai working on 'hyperconnected car'

  08-01-2018 13:14
  Cisco and Hyundai Motor announced at CES that they've taken a big step towards that future with the development of the next generation 'hyperconnected car'. This new, in-vehicle network will be featured in premium 2019 Hyundai production vehicles.
  
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• European market edges up in 2017; 2018 will slow

  08-01-2018 13:10
  West European car sales fell by 5.2% year-on-year in December, according to data released by LMC Automotive.  However, the decline was impacted by the holidays calendar which meant most markets faced two fewer selling days compared with last year.
  
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• Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium trim added to SUV's range

  08-01-2018 12:55
  
  James Brodie2018-01-08 12:05
  A fresh flagship Peugeot 2008 is in showrooms now, building on Allure spec with GT Line trim techPeugeot has expanded the 2008 line-up with the addition of a new trim level, serving as a new range topping version of the firm’s Renault Captur rival.
  The 2008 is now available in Allure Premium guise, boasting additional standard equipment compared to the standard Allure model. Priced from £18,645, it’s £800 more expensive than the previous booke
  
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• Hydrogen fuel cells: do hydrogen cars have a future?

  08-01-2018 12:45
  
  Hydrogen is the most abundant element on the planet, and having powered engines as long ago as 1807, it’s also the cleanest kind of fuel there is. However, hydrogen hasn’t really taken off in the world of motoring. Lots of manufacturers have experimented with the technology, and while some have committed to producing hydrogen-powered vehicles in small numbers, mass uptake still looks a long way off. If it ever happens at all.
  Meanwhile, the sales of electric cars continue to ris
  
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• Hydrogen fuel cell: do hydrogen cars have a future?

  08-01-2018 12:45
  
  It’s the most abundant element on earth. It was powering engines in 1807, and, with the right extraction methods it’s as clean as fuels come. Yet hydrogen still hasn’t taken off in the automotive sector. Most manufacturers are experimenting with the technology and some have started producing small numbers of vehicles, but we’re still years from a mass roll-out. The sceptics say it will never happen.
  One reason for the lack of hydrogen cars on our streets is the growing up
  
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• Hydrogen cars: do hydrogen fuel cell or combustion cars have a future?

  08-01-2018 12:45
  With sales of electric vehicles increasing fast, do hydrogen fuel cell cars have a future on our roads?
  
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• Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?

  08-01-2018 12:45
  Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?
  
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