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Shanghai OnStar introduces new telematics services, opens 3rd call center to support demand

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Shanghai GM will begin offering OnStar 4G LTE service in a Cadillac model in 2015. The service will support Wi-Fi connectivity for multiple devices with mobile data speeds up to 10 times faster than today’s speeds. Users will be able to connect to mobile devices while up to 15 meters away from their vehicles.

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2016 Prius c hybrid gets big safety boost with Safety Sense-C system

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Toyota gave its Prius c—the smallest of the brand’s eight hybrid models—a major styling and interior upgrade for 2015; for 2016 the big enhancement is the available Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C), which equips the car with an array of driver-assist technologies: Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Assist, and Automatic High Beams.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

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At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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Steven Cherry There's an advantage to pure electrics when it comes to maintenance, you know, removing many of the components that need upkeep and replacement. The cost of electricity, the cost of gasoline, how many miles, how much maintenance, etc. Fast forward to 2015, and we have largely blown through all of those predictions.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Steven Cherry There's an advantage to pure electrics when it comes to maintenance, you know, removing many of the components that need upkeep and replacement. The cost of electricity, the cost of gasoline, how many miles, how much maintenance, etc. Fast forward to 2015, and we have largely blown through all of those predictions.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling.

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Proterra beefs up its battery expertise: Q&A CTO Dustin Grace

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The Proterra Energy division offers a turnkey electrification solution for fleets, including financing, charging infrastructure and maintenance. Dustin: There’s no rule book on that one. Then, we kicked off our battery strategy in 2015, 2016. Dustin: I joined Proterra in September 2015.

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