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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. Fisker Inc.

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The Metaverse Needs Standards, Too

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According to Trevett, the Metaverse Standards Forum’s first meetings—held via Zoom—yielded a Google spreadsheet that spelled out the forum’s priority topics, enabling members to garner support for their own preferences. Then, how it functions and is used will remain up to member companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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DOE received more than 160 applications for 2019 TCF funding, with project teams engaging more than 90 different partners across multiple diverse disciplines. Industry-Informed Physics-Based Monitoring for Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization, $500,000 Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, Calif. Madison, Wis.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Connected Services links to Apple or Google phones, and the Homelink auto-dimming rear view mirror is an integrated transceiver (a transmitter and receiver) that can be programmed to activate radio frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, estate/community gates, entry door locks, home/office lighting, security systems or other RF devices.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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Clean Fleet Report’s last experience was in a two-door 2019 Wrangler Rubicon 4×4. The all-weather subwoofer and a 552-watt amplifier powered an Alpine audio system that includes AM/FM/CD/MP3 HD radio, SiriusXM, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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The company rebranded as Share Now in fall 2019 as BMW’s Reach Now was shut down and folded in with Car2go. Investors in RelayRides included Google Ventures and GM Ventures. Car2Go/Share Now features short-term Smart ED drives (in the EU) Car2Go Car2go , owned by auto giant Daimler was a leader in one-way car sharing.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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New for the 2019 model year, expect the UX 250h to be replaced in the coming years as Lexus is in the process of completely revamping its line-up. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant. Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. The Lexus entry-level.

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