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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Leveraging the power of the Remote Connect feature within the Toyota and Lexus apps, Toyota and Lexus BEV and PHEV customers will be able to manage their home charging experience, via the ECO Charging feature, to select the most efficient times to charge their vehicles. Lexus’ all-new RZ 450e BEV will go on sale early this year.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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A limited quantity of Bird Bikes are available to order now direct from Bird, and will be broadly available from leading US retailers this fall. Bluetooth connectivity with the Bird app helps Bird Bike owners easily turn on and off vehicle lights, view battery range and miles ridden. Radius CX7 mechanical disc braking.

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This retail fueling giant is about to integrate DC fast charging at a lot of gas stations

Baua Electric

Konect assists with site selection, funding options, and point-of-sale equipment. GVR’s network connects multiple onsite cloud-based services, from point-of-sale payment and loyalty systems to localized energy management and off-grid charging solutions.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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ChargePoint charging stations are available now for installation in all nine designated regional metropolitan areas of the US. First, each region had to be on at least one of the participating automakers list of target regions where their vehicles will be for sale during the program period.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

Green Authority

The unit connects via Bluetooth and has a set of speakers, as well as an integrated microphone. The Fenix AR-1 is also supposed to have features like a way to use both the HUD and the rear camera without the need to use a connected phone. Its WiFi connection also allows users to share their adventures through social networks.

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Six Technology Innovations in Electric Vehicle Charging

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Increasing relief from range anxiety is one factor behind rapidly rising sales of electric vehicles. Here are six technology innovations that are available now or in the near future. EV batteries consist of thousands of cells, which are grouped into modules, which are connected so they act as one battery.