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MINI Connected app relaunches with greater focus on driving-related functions

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The 5-year-old MINI Connected app is undergoing a major relaunch , with the new version available to download from mid-August. The new MINI Connected will simplify the App’s menu interfaces and offer MINI drivers a console to display a range of information and driving related functions. Other MINI Connected menu items.

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ECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select US Best Buy Stores

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will provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ( earlier post ) at select US stores of electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Under the terms of the agreement, the Level 2, J1772-compliant charging stations will be installed at 12 Best Buy stores in Tucson, Ariz.; ECOtality, Inc. Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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As our world becomes more connected, more electrified, and more renewable, not only are we increasing the demand on our energy systems, but we are also fundamentally changing the way they operate. Firstly, the timelines to the abundant availability of renewable fuels that are economical to produce and environmentally sustainable is uncertain.

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Bosch developing a cloud-based wrong-way driver warning; production in 2016

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According to statistics, nearly every third of such incidents end—fatally, in the worst case—before the vehicle has traveled just 500 meters. Information about this is stored in a web-based database. This new function will be available as a cloud service from 2016.

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Toyota to launch new “Big Data Traffic Information Service” in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) had developed and will launch in Japan the “Big Data Traffic Information Service”, a new traffic-information service utilizing “big data” including vehicle locations and speeds, road conditions, and other parameters collected and stored via telematics services. smartphones.

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The Benefits of EV Charging Stations for Businesses: A Smart Move As the World Re-opens

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adults having received at least one vaccination , according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, more people are starting to shop and dine out. EV Charging Can Drive Shoppers to Your Business Spending at clothing and clothing-accessory stores grew by more than 200% year over year. of all U.S.

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Working From Home Can Slash Solar Payback Periods For EV drivers

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According to insight from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) , more than 38% of the UK workforce now enjoy either a part-hybrid or totally remote role. Alongside professional flexibility, there are additional financial benefits available for electric car drivers who work from home and choose to invest in solar panels. In result?

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