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Harris Interactive survey for Johnson Controls identifies consumer preferences for connected vehicles

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Consumers want this process to be simple to use and for it to be convenient to download apps from traditional channels. When it comes to downloading smartphone apps to a vehicle via an interactive screen, vehicle owners who use downloaded apps on a weekly basis would prefer traditional channels. Pandora, Google Maps).

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. Will Congress finally approve consumer-oriented legislation that has stalled for years? They will also differ greatly in terms of vehicle type. A performance vehicle like the Circuit is about more than just fun, insisted Cappa. More Credit card relief?

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FCA unveils Chrysler Portal concept: next-gen family transportation for Millenials; electric, semi-autonomous, connected, flexible

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The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. from any location. Upgradeable technology.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. “It very definitely opens a window of opportunity for us,” Lutz said of Toyota’s potential delay.

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