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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order

Baua Electric

In addition to adding Tesla’s connector to its own EVs in 2025, Ford also said it would make a free adapter available to existing Ford EV owners. Free Ford CCS to NACS adapter now available to order Ford is making the CCS to NACS adapter for free from today, February 29 through June 30 for new and existing Ford EV drivers.

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Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ). This makes it easy to configure personal settings, integrate any services from third-party sources and port them wherever they wish. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) All settings are stored online.

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When AI Unplugs, All Bets Are Off

Cars That Think

Personalized, private AI so seamless you might forget it’s “AI” at all. Meanwhile, Google has scrambled to deliver its own chatbot, Bard, which launched in March; Amazon announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic , creator of ChatGPT competitor Claude, in September. 2023 was a banner year for AI in the cloud.

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Ford expands SYNC with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE and new apps

Green Car Congress

In North America, Ford is making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available on all 2017 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3, starting with the all-new Ford Escape. Convenient information, including Google Maps, Google Play Music and apps are projected onto the SYNC screen, offering seamless integration of the smartphone into the car.

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J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck

Baua Electric

When Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger , the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America, Electrek was invited to review it. January 23, 2024, update: J+ Americas has launched a revamped e-commerce website, jplusbooster.com , on the Shopify platform. Here’s how it went. We like to call it a portable wall charger.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 members from across North America who have been nominated for the 2022 National Electric Auto Association (EAA) Board, and will be voted on by members in early November. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs. My philosophy is to for service is to leave organizations better than I found them.