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Harris AutoTECHCAST suggests deluge of infotainment features & connected services doing little to accelerate consumer adoption

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Results from the recently released 2015 Harris Poll AutoTECHCAST suggest that the deluge of infotainment features and connected services coming from the automotive industry may do little to accelerate consumer adoption. Seven in ten (70%) intenders want a connected car because it makes them feel safe.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. When an article says there are something like 115,000 charging stations in America less than the estimated ~145,000 fueling stations , it’s important to get this right.

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FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

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The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin. By rotating the eccentric sleeve, the effective connecting rod length, and thus the compression ratio, can be varied. In comparison, naturally aspirated engines have a higher compression ratio in the order of 1 to 1.5

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The AcuraLink app connects your phone and the ZDX with several convenient features, such as a stolen vehicle locator, remote start and stop and remote door lock and unlock. Electric performance arrives at Acura In comparison, the ZDX Type S does quite well and is respectable stacked up against its competition in this area.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

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If a responsive, tightly connected-to-the-road experience is not what excites you, there is an eight-passenger SUV somewhere with your name on it. This isn’t a true apples-to-apples comparison as the performance difference is the key pacing item between the two sedans. 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI—HP & MPG. The view from the fun seat.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. The EPA rated the Santa Cruz’ fuel economy at 19 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined. It may seem like a small thing, but for some not having that connecting point at a 90º angle will affect access.

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