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Next phase of THEA’s connected vehicle pilot brings together auto manufacturers and road operators

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The next step in the Connected Vehicle space is to begin working with the auto industry manufacturers. To that end, THEA is proud to announce that it is collaborating with Honda R&D Americas, LLC, Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. The current plan is for the OEMs to deploy six of the CV Pilot apps.

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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

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Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

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Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. Advocates for the groups have long complained that they’ve received no information from automakers after years of trying.

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Tesla looking to produce next-gen EV codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025: report

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Citing people reportedly familiar with the matter, Reuters recently claimed that Tesla has informed its suppliers that it is looking to start the production of its next-generation platform in mid-2025. The publication’s sources also noted that in recent years, Tesla tore down a Honda Civic to study how to manufacture affordable cars.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., The Research Coordination Group has now identified critical information gaps, as well as research overlaps, opportunities for collaboration and funding needs. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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The information gathered from the program showed that an overwhelming majority of drivers would like to have the features included in their own vehicles, and most believe the technology would be useful in improving driver safety. These technologies may prove to be the next game-changer as we look at the future of auto safety.

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KPMG Survey: execs say connected car generates 10x revenue than a conventional vehicle; market share based on units “outdated”; BEVs #1 trend

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Ford has hired Musa Tariq as vice president and chief brand officer as part of its expansion to an auto and a mobility company. In conjunction with the executive survey, KPMG surveyed 2,400 consumers from 42 countries, to compare their perspective against the opinion of the world’s leading auto executives. —Gary Silberg.

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