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Although Israel is not a car manufacturer, many people are unaware of Israel’s partnership with manufacturers from around the world. This article by Viva Sarah Press gives an insight behind the scenes of very possibly the vehicle that you are driving.

Israel-based startup EcoPlant Technological Innovation develops a cloud-based system for monitoring industrial machinery. Its purpose is to improve energy efficiency and equipment uptime. EcoPlant has just raised $1.7 million in funds.

I reported previously on Israeli startup Apester which offers tools for on-line publishers such as quizzes and polls to promote user feedback. Now Apester has launched a story tool for embedding onto a website or integrating into social platforms such as Instagram or Snapchat.

Israeli startup Uhura Solutions has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that can analyze even the most complex of customer contracts, isolate the key terms and help make vital business decisions.  Aimed at financial institutions, it can save hours of work and eliminate human errors.

Israeli startup DoublX VR has developed a platform that allows anyone or any organization to upload video from a 360-degree Virtual Reality camera. It generates a Virtual Reality website in 3D to watch with VR glasses.  All for free, without having to write a single line of computer code.

I reported previously about Israeli startup Impris and its ability to launch apps with one finger without even looking at your smartphone.  Now Impris has adapted this technology to cars so that you can control music, phone calls, messaging, and navigation without taking your eyes off the road.

The Embassy of Israel in Thailand hosted the "Israel Cyber Security Roadshow 2018". Twelve Israeli cyber security companies showcased their products and services to Thai companies interested in mitigating cyber-attacks.

Israel continues being a frontrunner on the world stage in agricultural technology. This video from I24 news shows how in a region of India with a rainy climate, this technology has enabled urban farmers to grow tomatoes successfully.

Israeli start-up SeismicAI uses sensors to detect small earthquakes and artificial intelligence (AI) to predict stronger ones. It also alerts management centers, for warning citizens and controlling traffic signals and critical infrastructure (e.g. power plants).

The Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry has just released the bi-lingual (English and Hebrew) online book “Israeli Innovations - Breakthrough Products that Changed the World”. It contains 100 success stories. Click on the following link and then on the left arrow.