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Innovation and technology influence businesses and everyday life. This week we've rounded up a few advancements you should keep your eye on:
Virgin Hyperloop selects West Virginia to test its futuristic transport system
"Virgin Hyperloop One announced its plan to build a $500 million certification center to advance its vision of the future of high-speed transportation in West virginia. The state will serve as a locus for testing, developing, and validating the technology that underpins the still-theoretical hyperloop system."
"Amazon is lifting the hood on one of three custom-designed electric delivery vans it built in partnership with Rivian. The new vehicle is 100% electric and features various technology such as sensor detection, exterior cameras that provide 360-degree views, Alexa voice integration, and more."
Drone truck startup Einride unveils new driverless vehicles for autonomous freight hauling
"Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021. The vehicles, dubbed Autonomous Electric Transport (AET), came in four different variations. "