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DOT awards U-M-led hub $15M for connected and automated transportation

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The US Department of Transportation has awarded a $15-million grant to renew the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation (CCAT), based in Ann Arbor and led by the University of Michigan. Announced in 2016 and funded with $15.76 In September 2022, the National Science Foundation awarded $5.1

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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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Honda and Google have agreed to integrate Google’s in-vehicle connected service into an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in North America. As a result of this collaboration, Honda began adopting Android Auto starting with the Accord in 2016.

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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. This will start with 2020 model year vehicles in the fall of 2019, across all 50 states.

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BMW Connected update adds new services and devices

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A new update to the BMW Connected adds new services and additional devices to the personal mobility companion. The launch of BMW Connected Version 3.0 BMW Connected Version 1.0 BMW Connected Version 1.0 The update further improves convenience and connectivity. for Android is also now available.

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Michelin Vision concept wheel/tire: airless, connected, rechargeable, organic

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The concept tire—which combines the functions of wheel and tire—is airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic, is both a wheel and a tire. The VISION project was launched in autumn 2016 under the leadership of the Michelin Corporate Innovation Board (CIB). Organic tire. 3D printed.

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Audi and AT&T to wirelessly connect 2016 model year vehicles

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Audi and AT&T announced that 2016 model year Audi vehicles will offer AT&T 4G LTE or 3G coverage. AT&T and Audi enabled the first-ever in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection in North America in 2014. Audi has previously said it plans to deploy 4G LTE network connectivity across its model lineup as new or refreshed models come to the market.

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Volvo Cars’ connected safety technology can alert drivers of accidents ahead – ET Auto

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The Accident Ahead Alert feature is currently available in Denmark on all 90, 60 and 40 series Volvo car models, from model year 2016 and onwards. Volvo Cars’ industry-first connected safety technology, which was introduced in 2016, uses Volvo Cars’ cloud, based on real-time data. You’re driving down a winding country road.

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