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Volvo Cars in strategic partnership with Google to build Android into next generation connected cars

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars announced a “close” partnership with Google to develop the next generation of in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. We are making an important strategic step with the Google partnership. It will launch on new Volvo models within two years.

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Renault first brand to integrate Waze directly into its multimedia system

Green Car Congress

The integration of Waze into the OpenR Link multimedia system with integrated Google and therefore visible on the 12-inch vertical screen of the All-new Austral and Mégane E-Tech electric naturally offers drivers greater comfort and safety.

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Renault’s new campaign challenges you to reconsider the role the car can play in your future

Electric Cars Report

Renault has launched a new brand campaign that challenges you to rethink the role the car can play in your life. Called ‘renault.

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Serial 1 launches second generation of electric bikes with Google integration

Green Authority

The company is on a roll with the reveal of their second-generation e-bikes, now synced to the Google Cloud. Serial 1 x Google. The new Google partnership provides new features such as Google Maps navigation and real-time ride data displayed on a dashboard screen.

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Connect with Engineers Worldwide Through the IEEE App

Cars That Think

One of its many features is connecting members with other app users who have similar interests or affiliations, or live nearby. Get news feeds, access subscriptions, and find research papers To keep users up to date with tech news, the app includes feeds from IEEE news outlets including IEEE Spectrum and The Institute.

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NHTSA awards Virginia Tech Transportation Institute $1M for V2V framework project

Green Car Congress

The Virginia Tech institute has been building connected-vehicle technology since 2001. We’re trying to get ahead of the game to ensure design before connectivity proliferates the entire driving experience. Several federally funded connected-vehicle research test beds are operating throughout the United States.

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Kia introduces navigation powered by MapMyIndia in its cars

Baua Electric

The Korean auto giant has announced that it will collaborate with the India-based navigation solution provider to offer high-tech and smarter navigation system. MapMyIndia will come connected to My Kia and Kia Connect platforms. Kia cars also support Google Maps through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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