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Renault has unveiled an all-new electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) concept, Renault EZ-FLEX, at the recently concluded Viva Tech 2019, in Paris. Designed to be an improved and efficient mobility solution for urban delivery system, the new Renault EZ-FLEX concept is an experimental, electric and connected LCV that is compact and easy to handle and features a modular rear design, for different applications.

Renault has showcased its new autonomous vehicle, the EZ-POD electric robo-vehicle, at the recently concluded Viva Technology exhibition, in Paris.

The research, in partnership with Glasgow University, has created a sensory steering wheel, parts of which can be quickly heated and cooled to inform drivers where to turn, when to change lane or to warn of an approaching junction.

Volvo Cars and Varjo, the maker of high-end augmented reality headsets, have created a world-first mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes, designs and active safety technologies. The collaboration will be further strengthened by the Volvo Cars Tech Fund's decision to invest in Varjo.

The curved display is positioned in such a way that vehicle occupants cannot see its connection to the instrument panel.

The 1st Solar Power plant was set up in 2014 at Manesar, with a capacity of 1 MW, which in 2018, was further expanded to 1.3 MW.

To help people enjoy audio while driving, Swedish music streaming giant Spotify is testing its first hardware - a voice-controlled smart assistant for cars called "Car Thing" - in the US. "While we know there has been some speculation about our future plans, 'Car Thing' was developed to help us learn more about how people listen to music and podcasts. Our focus remains on becoming the world's number one audio platform, not on creating hardware," Spotify said in a blog-post on Friday.

Marking its 100-year anniversary, French carmaker Citroen has unveiled an all-new concept model at the Viva Tech 2019.