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Bird, Ford-owned Spin latest micromobility platforms to integrate with Google Maps

Green Car Congress

Micromobility services Bird and Ford-owned Spin are the latest to integrate with Google Maps for Mobile (GMM). People using Google Maps for efficient and reliable journey planning are now able to discover Spin e-scooters and e-bikes and Bird scooters when given route options for their journeys.

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Valeo joins hands with Google Cloud for generative AI tools and solutions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Under the expanded agreement, Valeo will gain early access to Google Cloud’s latest gen AI technologies, allowing it to embed gen AI faster into its software engineering processes. Valeo, a leading mobility technologies company, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to develop new generative AI tools and solutions.

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FCA and Google collaborate on a Uconnect system concept powered by Android OS

Green Car Congress

FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch Click to enlarge.

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The Metaverse Needs Standards, Too

Cars That Think

The Metaverse Standards Forum , which launched on 21 June 2022, isn’t trying to wrangle those details—not directly. Now, the forum has announced that after two months of hashing priorities, it has a list of initial priority topics that will steer metaverse standards development in its domain working groups.

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2023 Honda Accord features fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system; hybrids to account for 50% of sales

Green Car Congress

Standard class-leading safety features include a new Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistive technology, next-gen front airbags, as well as new front knee airbags and rear side-impact airbags. Intuitive technology has been smartly integrated into Accord with a focus on the driver, including a standard 10.2-inch Smart Technology.

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GENIVI Alliance introduces Vehicle Domain Interaction Strategy; open standard, interfaces and code

Green Car Congress

The GENIVI Alliance , an open, collaborative software development community of automakers and their suppliers, is introducing a Vehicle Domain Interaction Strategy focused on developing open standard interfaces and code that will define the necessary paths bridging multiple car software domains. safety, infotainment and consumer electronic).

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

Green Car Congress

Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. The latter ranges from traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, to the hybrid radio. In customer operation, this technology can reduce consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

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