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Ford to offer SYNC 3 connectivity on entire US MY2017 lineup

Green Car Congress

Ford is expanding its SYNC 3 connectivity platform—allowing compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—throughout its entire 2017 US vehicle lineup of cars, SUVs, light trucks and electrified vehicles. Android Auto is available on devices with Android 5.0

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Volvo introduces Accident Ahead Alert for global market. Here’s how it works

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 04 Mar 2024, 09:38 AM Owners can activate the Accident Ahead Alert system by using the ‘connected safety’ option in the infotainment display to enable data sharing. Here’s how it works appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. Car Finder.

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Google’s technology campaign for autonomous driving

Green Car Congress

Search engine giant Google is looking for partners within in the auto industry to help launch one of the most significant applications of artificial technology over the next several years, the self-driving car. Google believes that a future state with having computers drive cars can “ remove a gigantic chunk ” of the US fatalities.

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Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have as much as 300 hp, four wheel drive

Baua Electric

Each electrical motors are connected to the clutchless gearbox. Its 4 settings – together with the power to darken best a part of it — will also be voice-controlled by way of Google Colleague. Pulsing lighting fixtures are embedded within the headrest, with their colour indistinguishable the ambient inner lights.

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J.D. Power: automakers spending billions on technologies many consumers don’t use; user preferences for smartphones and tablets

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Automakers are investing billions of dollars to put connectivity technologies in their cars and light trucks that are not being used by many of the owners of those vehicles, according to the J.D. In-vehicle connectivity technology that’s not used results in millions of dollars of lost value for both consumers and the manufacturers.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. In light of the current spike in gasoline prices, the savings on fueling costs with EVs are even greater.