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Daimler and Google deepen strategic partnership

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The collaboration will enable Daimler to use Google Maps for their in-car map displays, and significantly improve their ability to integrate Google services into Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles. Google and Daimler have been working in close partnership for many years.

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Volvo EX90, Polestar 3 to support Google’s new HD map

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Google's HD map will also support the introduction of autonomous driving technology in combination with sensor sets to improve the car’s understanding of its environment further. Polestar 2 owners can now control their car remotely using a compatible Google Assistant-enabled device, with the introduction of remote actions.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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Google and the IEEE have launched the Littlebox Challenge—an open competition to design and build a small kW-scale inverter with the highest power density (of at least 50 W/in 3 , or 3.05 Google and IEEE are emphasizing size reduction in their challenge, without targeting a specific application area such as automotive.

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Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus home EV chargers now available for purchase at NAPA Auto Parts

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NAPA Auto Parts stores will be an authorized dealer of Pulsar Plus, Wallbox’s award-winning smart home EV charger, online and in-store at more than 6,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Pulsar Plus is available for purchase in select retail locations as of mid-February 2022.

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California Air Resources Board adds Google Earth maps to show major sources of greenhouse gases

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The new application links ARB’s database of the state’s largest sources of greenhouse gases with Google’s mapping technology, including satellite photography that shows details of each facility. The application also shows six out-of-state facilities that provide some of the electricity imported into California.

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Tesla Model 3 is US’ most searched vehicle in the past six months: study

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Recent data from car leasing firm Hippo Leasing UK has indicated that the Tesla Model 3 is the most searched car model in the United States. Over the past six months, the all-electric sedan saw 3,819,000 Google searches from US users.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The Volvo C40 Recharge pure electric will start at an MSRP of $58,750 in the United States before tax credits. All Volvo Car model year 2022 pure electric vehicles in the United States will come with 250 kWh of complimentary charging on Electrify America’s network, to be used within the first 3 years.

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