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Renault launches new version of My Renault connected app; direct connection to vehicle for remote access to services and car functions

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Renault is launching a new version of the MY Renault application, which now connects directly to the vehicle. The new MY Renault vehicle-connected services are compatible with the R-LINK, R-LINK Evolution and R-LINK 2 multimedia systems. —Benoît Joly, Renault Connected Vehicle Sales & Marketing director. Renault Services.

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BMW expands 530e sedan inductive charging pilot program to US

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The pilot program began in Germany in 2018. All costs, expenses and expenditures associated with the initial installation, maintenance and de-installation of the Ground Pad Module are covered by BMW. BMW is bringing BMW’s global Induction Charging Pilot Program to the US. The system has a charging power of 3.2

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McKinsey & Co. survey finds huge gap between piloting and deploying digital manufacturing; automotive no exception

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Field testing will begin later this year at the Audi Production Lab in Gaimersheim, Germany. McKinsey’s 2018 Manufacturing Global Expert Survey comprised 700 companies in seven nations. Examples: Predictive maintenance; digital quality management and AI-driven demand forecasting. Industry 4.0 India leads with 10.6 China had 10.2

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Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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Polestar will open pre-orders for the Polestar 1 at 08:00 CET on 13 March 2018 with a request to the list of potential customers to pay a fully-refundable deposit of €2,500. Pre-orders will open in the six initial launch markets announced in January, including China, the United States, Sweden, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. The eVito, the second all-electric production model from Mercedes-Benz Vans after the 2010 Vito E-Cell, starts at €39,990 (US$47,000) (in Germany excl. Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. High level of industry expertise.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. The communication module with on-board SIM card will enable the use of the extensive Mercedes me connect services. Drivers can connect with their pickup by smartphone, tablet or PC at any time and from anywhere.

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus outlines roadmap for automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus is focusing on automated driving, connectivity, and alternative drive systems. We will be launching the first small set of vehicles on the market at the end of 2018. Test routes have also been announced in Germany. Equally, demand for these types of vehicles has been on the rise.

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