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Does e-commerce affect the amount of travel in the United States?

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Recently, the amount of retail e-commerce in the United States increased rapidly in terms of both the absolute volume and the percentage of all sales. Average time spent traveling per day for all persons in connection with purchasing goods and services. by Michael Sivak. billion (in current dollars), or 3.5%

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Genesis delivers first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States

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Genesis has announced that it has officially delivered the first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States for the first time, as Patricia Wayne of Los Angeles officially took delivery of her vehicle on Thursday. ” In mid-May, Genesis announced it would launch and start sales of the GV60 in the United States.

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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States

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Genesis Motor America announced the launch and start of sales for the GV60 all-electric vehicle earlier today in the United States. Tech seemed to be a core focus of the GV60 project, as the automaker initially mentions a number of “world-first automotive features,” including Face Connect and a Cyrstal Sphere.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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The Genesis GV60 enters the US market with a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet.

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ABI Research: by 2028, automakers will save $1.5B using over-the-air updates to fix recalled cars

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By 2028, automakers in the United States will use Over-the-Air (OTA) update capabilities to save US$1.5 According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. billion by remotely implementing fixes to product recalls.

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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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New joint report outlines EU and US cooperation on connected vehicle standards

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The United States and the European Union (EU) have been working together under a 2009 implementation agreement to develop coordinated research programs to foster international connected vehicle technology and international harmonization of the technology and standards necessary for broad deployment of connected vehicle systems.

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