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Acura reveals Gen2 autonomous driving development vehicle

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Acura revealed its second-generation autonomous driving development vehicle in California, a modified version of the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD luxury performance sedan. This same concept is applied in the AcuraWatch safety and driver-assistive suite available on all model year 2016 Acura sedans and SUVs.

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Select Honda and Acura Vehicles now offering Siri Eyes Free integration

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announced that select Honda and Acura models including the 2013 -2014 Honda Accord and 2013 Acura RDX and ILX now offer Apple''s Siri Eyes Free mode as a dealer installed accessory. Additional Siri Eyes Free functionality available on Honda vehicles will be revealed on 3 December 2013. American Honda Motor Co.,

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Acura running 4-motor NSX-inspired EV concept up Pikes Peak; 4-wheel independent torque vectoring

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Acura will run an all-electric, NSX-inspired EV Concept in the Electric Modified Class at the 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Acura will field two production NSX supercars in the event as well. Acura will field two production NSX supercars in the event as well. Each motor is connected to a wheel.

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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

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Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. SiriusXM holds a unique footprint in vehicles from every major carmaker, offering audio entertainment and data services available in more than 50 million vehicles. for $530 million in cash.

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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inch audio/connectivity display. Prologue, which will be available with all-wheel drive, will target active customers who want the versatility of an SUV with the zero emissions benefit of a BEV. Showcasing a tech-rich cabin, the Prologue will have a standard fully digital 11-inch driver display panel and an 11.3-inch

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What is the North American Charging Standard (NACS)?

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The standards will address how plugs connect with charging stations, charging speeds, reliability and cybersecurity. plug standard for its AC connection, and CCS Combo 2 (CCS2) uses the EU style of AC plug. What other EV charging standards are used today? J1772 is the plug standard for Level 1 or Level 2 AC-powered EV charging.

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News: 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S EV

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News: 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S EV Gets Pebble Beach Debut at the Monterey Car Week One year ago Acura teased its first electric vehicle ; this week it rolled-out the production intent version of that vehicle—the 2024 ZDX EV. It will be part of 30 Honda/Acura EVs hitting the market worldwide.

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