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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

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Features include checking whether the car is secure (if not, users can lock the doors remotely), locating the vehicle on a map (useful if you've parked in an unfamiliar city), see fuel level, average mpg, mileage and trip meter data, plus basic maintenance details such as bulb faults, and brake fluid, oil and coolant levels. Car in motion.

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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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The resulting ORNL Overhead Vehicle Dataset showed that GRIDSMART cameras could indeed successfully capture useful vehicle data, gathering images of approximately 12,600 vehicles by the end of September 2018, with “ground truth” labels (makes, models, and MPG estimates) spanning 474 classifications.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 38 mpg (6.19 l/100 km) in the city, 43 mpg (5.47 l/100 km) on the highway and 40 mpg (5.88 inch navigation system with downloadable apps, HD radio and Infinity premium audio system with next-generation Blue Link telematics. Available upgrades include an 8.0-inch

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Details are on the VinFast website with easy steps to order the charger and arrange for installation and how to download the app and use the public chargers. Beginning by downloading the VinFast app. This eliminates needing to download each participating charge company’s app, which makes charging significantly simpler.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. The new Ford Automatic integration will be available by downloading the latest version of the Automatic iOS app in coming weeks. It also scores driving every week to help the driver improve. Behavior Connected vehicles'

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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liter mild hybrid has an EPA rating of 19 mpg city/25 highway and 21 combined. mpg, which was acceptable for such a powerful engine and the 4,430-pound curb weight. Show-stopper wheels that stop well The driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Comfort and Dynamic give options for freeway, in-town and performance driving.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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What you can control is the excellent sound system that has Spotify downloaded and doesn’t require an account to use. What isn’t included is Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM or AM radio, all of which are scheduled to be downloaded by the end of 2022 via over the air updates (OTA). Speak to me.

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