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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

Green Car Congress

BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. Service Fabric enables the automaker to build individual mobility graphs with personalized data and real-time context.

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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

Cars That Think

Secret Service claims to be able to identify an unknown person in a voice-only lineup, comparing a recording of an unknown voice with a recording of a known speaker, as a reference. On camera, the man claimed he’d taken part in the violence and had firebombed a drugstore. A 2020 U.S.

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Road Test: 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior First launched in 1972 and now in its 11th generation, the 2024 Civic went through a complete exterior re-imagination in 2022. There are fewer sharp edges and an eye towards aerodynamics, with increased efficiency being a key part of the clean redesign. USB ports and a 12-volt power outlet.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

Since January 2016, the MEB has been under the direction of Christian Senger, who was previously in charge of Automotive Systems and Technology at Continental AG. It shows that we have four core innovations: smart sustainability, automated driving, intuitive interaction and personalized connectivity. The charging will improve.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

Clean Fleet Report

Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. The padded fold-down armrest, with cup holders, is part of the 60/40 rear seat. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge. First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra. Pricing and Warranties.

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Meeting the Founder of PMV Electric - India's Electric Micro Car

Plug In India

The earlier prototypes of the EaS-E were trikes - because quadricycles were not allowed in 2016. Consumer feedback about trikes was not good - and thanks to Bajaj’s lobbying for the Qute, the government did give in - and re-created a quadricycle category. A 7 kW charging option is being explored.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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