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Porsche launches developer competition with Mission E Cross Turismo data

Green Car Congress

Porsche is inviting developers from around the world to work on digital mobility solutions for future Porsche sports cars with the launch of the second edition of the “Porsche Next OI” developer competition. The winning team will have the exclusive opportunity to work directly on their prototype with Porsche experts.

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

Green Car Congress

A first demonstrator shows how access rights, e.g. for car sharing, can be granted decentrally with a smartphone app. In connection with cars, feasible applications for this technology include automated payments, keyless access for car sharing schemes, on-demand services, tuning protection and automated driving functions.

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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

Teslarati

Power’s APEAL study, which tests how an owner emotionally connects with their new car. Emotionally connecting to a vehicle occurs when a buyer genuinely is enthusiastic about their purchase, and once again, Tesla managed to provide that most frequently. The score is technically unofficially because Tesla does not grant J.D.

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Bosch reaches $327.5M settlement agreement for 2.0L and 3.0L VW diesels in US

Green Car Congress

Bosch has entered into a settlement agreement with private claimants in the US in order to settle the most substantial part of the civil law proceedings pending in connection with Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel vehicles that were sold in the US. engines for model years 2009 through 2016. engines for model years 2009 through 2016.

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National Drive Electric Week 2021

EV Match

It is also the perfect opportunity for drivers who are EV-curious, or considering transitioning to an electric vehicle, to attend in-person or online events and connect with EV owners, manufacturers, and organizations in the EV/conservation space to gain extensive insight on the subject from a variety of different perspectives. .

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Lotus is betting its future on the electric sports car, can it deliver?

Baua Electric

Many sports car enthusiasts believe that the gas sports car will hold on for decades, a niche market offering for those of us who demand a mechanical connection to our vehicles. For example, a new Porsche 911 S comes in slightly over that 1500 kg mark. Granted, “vague” and “possibilities” are operative words here.

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European automakers define recommendations to standardize charging of plug-in vehicles; 2017 for harmonized application

Green Car Congress

ACEA is stressing the need to divide the upcoming timeframe into two fundamental phases: an ongoing period until approval of relevant standards (Phase 1); and the period following approval of relevant standards granting sufficient lead-time for implementation (Phase 2). —Ivan Hodac, Secretary General of ACEA.

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