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Harris AutoTECHCAST suggests deluge of infotainment features & connected services doing little to accelerate consumer adoption

Green Car Congress

Results from the recently released 2015 Harris Poll AutoTECHCAST suggest that the deluge of infotainment features and connected services coming from the automotive industry may do little to accelerate consumer adoption. Seven in ten (70%) intenders want a connected car because it makes them feel safe.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. Depending on the person, each of us brings different backgrounds and context to this phrase creating confusion and a lack of clarity in the market. For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. Well actually no.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

All the connections–and knobs! When comparison shopping compact SUVs, if a plusher interior is a pacing item, the Taos may be a bit Spartan. The rear head and leg room easily and comfortably accommodate a 6-foot plus person, and can handle three child seats.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

Clean Fleet Report

If a responsive, tightly connected-to-the-road experience is not what excites you, there is an eight-passenger SUV somewhere with your name on it. The top line of the handling differences between the two come down to personal preference. It handles great and is a peek into Volkswagen’s performance future. So which to buy?

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

Clean Fleet Report

The MDI lets you play your music from a personal external audio device through the audio system, with connections for players and storage devices that use a USB interface, including memory sticks and portable hard disk drives. What we found is plenty of personality with German styling that may only be topped by the Audi Q8.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

Blink Charging

Similar to ICE vehicle drivers who vary in how often they visit a gas station, EV drivers may also vary their charging habits based on personality and acceptable risk. That means creating a personal range buffer to reduce range anxiety. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S. According to the U.S.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Clean Fleet Report

For a comparison, we did have the opportunity to drive the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness (smaller and lighter than the Outback Wilderness) through the Oregon mountains on some loose rocks and gravel, washboard roads and even deep ruts. USB ports and 12V outlets front and rear complete the connectivity options.

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