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Mercedes-Benz further expands Car-to-X communication; pothole detection

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Mercedes-Benz passenger cars produced from 2016 onwards can receive the warning information. Since 2016, Car-to-X Communication has been installed as standard in combination with navigation systems—initially in the E-Class and now in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In total, that’s more than three million vehicles worldwide.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I covered the local thriving EV scene here in the South Bay of Los Angeles connecting with the superstar pioneers like Kitty Adams, Dency Nelson, Jim Montgomery, Paul Scott, Linda Nichols, Zan Dubin Scott and so many others. The first Bolt displayed at the annual National Drive Electric Event in 2016 in Los Angeles. Installing the 5.2

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D. The MEB-based I.D.

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Editorial: Why Are People Worried About Automotive 'Kill Switch' Mandates?

The Truth About Cars

But it’s also more lucrative info for an industry that now seems completely obsessed with data mining its own customers. Hackers have already proven older vehicles that offer less connectivity are vulnerable to remote attacks. Originally, the concept was floated as a way to safeguard from distracted driving.

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Fisker adds to line up with 3 new EVS

EV Info

in 2016 as a purpose-built company to create the necessary change to a more sustainable way of making and using vehicles. Intelligent and digitally connected, the Fisker PEAR EV’s future-forward features deliver intuitive control and sporty driving. Henrik and Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker founded Fisker Inc.

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New 2016 Nissan LEAF with available 30 kWh pack for 107-mile range

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Nissan introduced the 2016 all-electric LEAF with an available 30 kWh battery that provides an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles (172 km)—a 27% increase over the previous 24 kWH battery. The 2016 Nissan LEAF offers a number of charging options. The new battery is just one of several enhancements for the 2016 LEAF.

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Volkswagen provides first technical details of Gen 8 Passat, including plug-in hybrid drive; multiple new assistance systems

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They include systems such as Active Info display (a completely digital instrument cluster); extendable head-up display; new Rear Seat Entertainment; Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; Emergency Assist (vehicle stops in emergency); Trailer Assist (assisted maneuvering with a trailer); and Traffic Jam Assist.

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