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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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IEEE President’s Note: Connecting the Unconnected

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At IEEE, we know that the advancement of science and technology is the engine that drives the improvement of the quality of life for every person on this planet. The world saw the need for universal broadband connectivity for remote work, online education, telemedicine, entertainment, and social networking.

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These Courses Will Sharpen Your Knowledge On 6 Emerging Technologies

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With companies buying and selling our personal data, protecting privacy and securing the data remain important. With 15 billion devices now connected to the IoT worldwide—and the number forecast to double by 2030 —the need to protect cloud-based, Internet-connected hardware and associated networks has never been greater.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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To a large extent, I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for the support from the IEEE and IEEE Foundation.” Ifeanyi Orajaka A recognized leader in Africa Both Orajaka and GVE have received accolades. In 2018 he was in the inaugural cohort of the Obama Foundation ’s Leaders Africa program. Established by former U.S.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover makes US debut at CES 2019

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EQ also offers comprehensive services with Mercedes me connect, which makes electric mobility convenient and suitable for everyday driving. In the EQC the powerpacks are isolated by rubber mounts at two points: where the powerpack connects to its subframe and where the subframe connects to the body.

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