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Toyota and Google Cloud partner to bring AI-powered speech services to Toyota and Lexus vehicles without the cloud

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Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services. Google’s Speech On-Device Technology.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

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Artificial intelligence and connected vehicles are interesting inventions in the field of vehicles. It is also known as Self driving electric vehicle. What is a Self-driving electric vehicle? We would say electric vehicles are not a revolutionary invention but autonomous vehicles (self-driving electric vehicle).

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FCA and Google collaborate on a Uconnect system concept powered by Android OS

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FCA is collaborating with Google on next-generation connected car systems enabled by the power of an open platform and the ecosystem of the Android open-source operating system. At CES 2017 this week, FCA and Google will demonstrate a seamless integration of the Uconnect 8.4-inch

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes.

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Serial 1 launches second generation of electric bikes with Google integration

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It’s been a couple of years since Harley-Davidson spun off Serial 1 to develop a line of electric bicycles. Last week, Harley’s other electric sub-company LiveWire unveiled a new electric motorcycle. The company is on a roll with the reveal of their second-generation e-bikes, now synced to the Google Cloud.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter

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Renault first brand to integrate Waze directly into its multimedia system

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The integration of Waze into the OpenR Link multimedia system with integrated Google and therefore visible on the 12-inch vertical screen of the All-new Austral and Mégane E-Tech electric naturally offers drivers greater comfort and safety. —Aron Di Castro, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Waze.

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