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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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Each of the 10 PHEVs in the 12-month Cologne trial features the FordPass Connect on-board cellular modem, and a plug-in device which enables the geofencing and blockchain capabilities. The connected PHEVs will then automatically switch to low-emission mode when they enter these updated zones.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 will be delivered in Germany from mid-2020. The power electronics control the high-voltage energy flow between motor and battery and in this process, the system converts the direct current (DC) stored in the battery to alternating current (AC) for the drive motor. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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In the first half of 2020, the proportion of green electricity as a percentage of the total electricity mix in Germany exceeded 50% for the first time. When the sun is no longer shining, the vehicle can supply the stored electricity back to the house. The developers made everyday usability a top priority.

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