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2017 Hyundai Elantra launches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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The 2017 Hyundai Elantra—Hyundai’s best-selling model in the US— launches this month with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple and Google plan to add more third-party apps in the future, and these will not require any vehicle software updates. Android Auto is compatible with Android phones running Android 5.0,

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7-Eleven and Nuro launch first commercial autonomous delivery service in California

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Here’s how it works: Download the 7NOW delivery app through Google Play, the Apple App Store or visit 7NOW.com. Introduced in late 2017, 7NOW Delivery is available throughout the US and offers real-time tracking that lets customers know when to expect their orders, typically in 30 minutes.

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Daimler’s moovel Group acquires Familonet GmbH, provider of location messenger app Familonet

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In Germany, the mobility app moovel—available to download free of charge from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store—combines local public transport, the carsharing provider car2go, mytaxi, rental bicycles and Deutsche Bahn. The Familonet app will still be offered in app stores worldwide.

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Here Are 6 Actual Uses for Near-Term Quantum Computers

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On 4 March, Google and XPrize announced a US $5 million prize to anyone who comes up with use cases for quantum computers. If that sounds like an admission that use cases don’t already exist, it isn’t, says Ryan Babbush, head of quantum algorithms at Google. “We How can we use quantum computers to tackle the world’s big problems?”

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1—a low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 N·m and an electric-only range of 150 km (93 miles). For the first 12 months of production, guide price of the launch edition is €59,900 (US$68,184).

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas. Interested drivers can download the Maven app for Apple in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem

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Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ). All settings are stored online. The VW CES 2017 app requires Volkswagen’s free WiFi at the show in order to use the profile. Earlier post.) The manufacturer is also presenting its I.D.

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