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Connecting home door to car: Volkswagen Car-Net App-Connect & the Door Bird app

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The driver can communicate with the person in question and in future will also be able to open the door, no matter where they happen to be, and without even needing to touch the phone. What was shown as only a concept in the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric concept car at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is now reality.

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BMW to show HoloActive Touch HMI system at CES 2017

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At the upcoming CES 2017 show in Las Vegas, the BMW Group will unveil the BMW HoloActive Touch system. The seamless integration of the personal digital mobility companion is highlighted even more vividly by the extremely intuitive interaction.

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Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

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Reflecting the rapid evolution of the automobile as an application development platform, both Ford and GM announced programs to support third-party development of in-vehicle applications at CES in Las Vegas. Globally, there are now more than 1 billion smartphone users, a population that is expected to double by 2015.

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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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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

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Driverless cars are poised to decongest personal car traffic, shrink our eco footprint, free up parking spaces and reduce the frequency of collisions by about 90%. Arizona-based startup Local Motors has unveiled Olli ( earlier post ), a 12-passenger minibus that may hit university campuses in Las Vegas and Miami later this year.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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Building on its unveiling at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric vehicle concept is making its US auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show. This is a further enhancement of the system presented at CES in 2015 in the Golf R Touch concept.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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Electric skates can transport eight to sixteen persons or a single-passenger vehicle. million contract in May to design and build the city of Las Vegas’ planned loop of underground tubes for autonomous electric vehicles. Hyperloop: How Much Do The Tickets Cost? ” Now the real question.

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